Savory BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl: A Quick, Protein-Packed Meal

Enjoy a high-protein BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl with crispy bacon, crunchy romaine, and sweet cherry tomatoes, ready in minutes.

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Cook Time 8

Total Time 8

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt or ricotta
4 tablespoons Bacon Crumbles alternatives: turkey bacon, prosciutto, or crispy chickpeas

For the Freshness

1 cup Romaine Lettuce can substitute with arugula or spinach
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can use heirloom or sun-dried tomatoes

For the Flavor Boost

1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze alternative: mix olive oil with lemon juice or use honey mustard

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing bowl
tablespoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Crumble into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, scoop 1-1.5 cups of cottage cheese and smooth the surface.
Layer the crumbled bacon on top of the cottage cheese, add chopped romaine, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze over the layered ingredients.
Add freshly cracked black pepper and optional cayenne pepper or lemon juice.
Serve immediately with whole grain crackers or toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the bowl just before serving to maintain freshness. For convenience, prep ingredients in advance.

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