Avocado Cottage Cheese Spread (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy blend of ripe avocado and cottage cheese, ideal for snacks and spreads, ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Add chives, black pepper, and salt, then pulse briefly to combine evenly.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt if preferred.
05 - For a spicy variation, blend in crushed red pepper flakes. To increase richness, drizzle in olive oil and blend once more.
06 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chives or a drizzle of olive oil as desired. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a spread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's creamy without being heavy, thanks to cottage cheese doing the work guac can't quite manage alone.
  • No cooking required—literally just blend and serve, which means you can make it while guests are taking off their coats.
  • It keeps protein high and carbs low, so you can actually eat as much as you want without guilt creeping in.
02 -
  • Don't over-blend or you'll aerate it too much and it becomes almost fluffy instead of creamy—pulse is your friend, not the full blend setting.
  • If you're making this ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip itself; air is the enemy of avocado color, and this trick actually works better than you'd expect.
03 -
  • Use a food processor over a blender if you have both—it gives you better control and a more stable, less over-whipped result.
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for five minutes before adding the dip; it keeps everything fresher looking and tasting cooler longer, which matters more than you'd think.
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