High Protein BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl
A nutritious and delicious twist on the classic BLT, featuring crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and creamy cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the bacon until crispy; use a skillet or bake it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel to absorb excess grease, then crumble.
- In a bowl, add the cottage cheese as the base.
- Layer the diced tomato on top of the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the tomatoes.
- Add the shredded romaine lettuce to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Drizzle the sauce over the bowl’s ingredients or serve it on the side.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; keep the bacon crispy by storing it separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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