Creamy Cottage Cheese & Veggie Dip

 

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)

2 green onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely shredded carrot

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or dill

1 small garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of paprika or red pepper flakes for mild heat

Instructions

Blend the base

Add cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Mix in veggies & seasoning

Transfer to a bowl. Stir in green onions, carrot, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Chill (recommended)

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors develop.

Serve & enjoy

Serve with:

Fresh veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers)

Whole-grain crackers

Toasted pita chips

As a sandwich spread or baked potato topping

Nutrition Highlights (approximate per serving)

High protein (8–12g per 1/4 cup depending on cottage cheese used)

Lower in fat than mayo-based dips

Rich in calcium