Avocado Cottage Cheese Dip (Print version)

Luscious blend of ripe avocado and cottage cheese with fresh herbs and spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat preferred, 8 oz)

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed.
03 - Add chives, black pepper, and salt; pulse briefly to blend evenly.
04 - Taste and modify seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt as preferred.
05 - For heat, blend in crushed red pepper flakes. For richness, drizzle olive oil and blend again.
06 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl; garnish with remaining chives or olive oil if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes silky and indulgent but actually delivers real protein—no guilt required.
  • You can have it ready before anyone finishes saying 'what are you making?'
  • It works as a dip, a spread, or a veggie topping, making it genuinely useful in your kitchen.
02 -
  • Once lemon juice hits the avocado, browning happens—work quickly and serve immediately to keep it bright.
  • Cottage cheese is the secret to preventing that separated, broken texture; skip it and the dip falls apart.
03 -
  • Make this dip just before serving—those first minutes are when it tastes brightest and looks most inviting.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese without hesitation; the extra creaminess is exactly why this works so well.
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