Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Printable)

Ultra-creamy blend of ripe avocado and protein-rich cottage cheese, ideal for spreading or dipping fresh vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and minced garlic into a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Incorporate chives, black pepper, and salt by pulsing briefly to combine evenly.
04 - Taste and season with additional lemon juice or salt according to preference.
05 - Optionally blend in crushed red pepper flakes for heat and drizzle olive oil for richness, blending again to integrate.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with extra chives or a light drizzle of olive oil if desired. Offer immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes and tastes like you spent way more time than you actually did.
  • One bowl, one blender, and you've got something elegant enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday lunch.
  • The cottage cheese trick keeps it creamy without making you feel heavy, and honestly, people never guess what's in it.
02 -
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if you're storing this. Air turns avocado brown, and it happens faster than you'd think.
  • The lemon juice isn't optional—it's the only thing keeping this from oxidizing into something sad within an hour.
03 -
  • Use the coldest avocado and cottage cheese you have. Temperature keeps the texture light and fluffy instead of dense.
  • If you're making this ahead for a party, assemble everything but the lemon juice, then add it just before serving to lock in that bright green color.
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