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Healthy Cottage Cheese Dinner Bowl

A quick and nutritious dish featuring creamy cottage cheese and a colorful medley of sautéed veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Can be substituted with Greek yogurt or silken tofu.
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced Any color you prefer!
  • 1 piece zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup spinach Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing the veggies.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Feel free to adjust this to taste.
Optional toppings
  • Avocado For added creaminess.
  • Sesame seeds For added crunch.
  • Nuts For added crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sizzle the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Toss in the diced bell pepper and sliced zucchini, sautéing them until they soften—about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the fresh spinach, watching it wilt.
  4. Grab a bowl to layer in your cottage cheese first.
  5. Top the cottage cheese with the sautéed veggies.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add optional toppings like creamy avocado or crunchy nuts if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve warm in a wide pasta bowl, layering the cottage cheese at the bottom and sautéed veggie mix on top.
  2. Drizzle with extra olive oil for added flavor.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Cottage cheese may become watery after reheating. For long-term storage, freeze sautéed veggies separately.