Savory Cottage Cheese Cucumber Snack Boats
These delicious snack boats combine crisp cucumber halves with a creamy, herb-infused cottage cheese mixture, making for a refreshing and nutritious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cucumbers Choose English cucumbers for fewer seeds or regular cucumbers.
- 1 cup Cottage cheese Full-fat for creaminess or low-fat for a lighter option.
- 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, or chives) Experiment with your favorite herbs.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a 'boat' shape.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese with chopped fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture generously into each cucumber half.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to let flavors meld.
Notes
Garnish with additional herbs and drizzle with olive oil or balsamic glaze for added flavor. Store in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to keep cucumbers crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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