Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Print View)

A creamy combo of avocado and cottage cheese ideal for dips and spreads.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely creamy and luxurious, but packed with protein so it actually keeps you satisfied.
  • You can throw it together in ten minutes with a food processor, no cooking required.
  • It tastes like something fancy but requires ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Don't blend it too long once you add the chives, or they'll turn into a green paste and lose their fresh appeal.
  • If your dip seems too thick, don't add milk or water—add another squeeze of lemon juice instead, which keeps the flavor bright instead of diluting it.
  • The real secret to preventing browning is pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip before refrigerating; oxygen is what turns avocado brown, not time.
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  • Use a food processor instead of a blender if you have one; it gives you more control over the texture and makes it easier to scrape down the sides.
  • If your avocado is slightly under-ripe when you cut into it, add an extra squeeze of lemon juice and let the dip sit for fifteen minutes—the acidity will soften it slightly and improve the flavor.
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