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Dukkah-Spiced Cottage Cheese

Dukkah-Spiced Cottage Cheese

Snack
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
10min
Servings
1
Calories
208
Chef's Note

Dukkah is a traditional Egyptian spice blend that adds wonderful texture and flavor to simple dishes. For the freshest flavor, make the dukkah right before serving, but you can prepare a larger batch and store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. The blend works beautifully with the creamy cottage cheese, creating a protein-rich snack with North African flair.

Tags
high-protein
african
healthy
quick
cottage cheese
dukkah
spiced
calorie deficit
snack
vegetarian
Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (2% fat)

  • 1 tablespoon hazelnuts

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns

  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

  • 4 whole cherry tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup cucumber

  • 3 leaves fresh mint leaves

  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 2 crackers whole grain crackers

Instructions
  • 1

    Toast 1 tablespoon of hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

  • 2

    In the same skillet, toast 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds for 1-2 minutes until aromatic, stirring constantly.

  • 3

    Transfer the toasted nuts and seeds to a mortar and pestle or small food processor. Add 1/8 teaspoon of black peppercorns and 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt.

  • 4

    Grind the mixture until coarsely crushed but not powdered - dukkah should have some texture.

  • 5

    Dice 1/4 cup of cucumber into small cubes and halve 4 cherry tomatoes.

  • 6

    Finely chop 3 mint leaves and set aside for garnish.

  • 7

    Place 3/4 cup of cottage cheese in a serving bowl and create a well in the center.

  • 8

    Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the dukkah spice mixture over the cottage cheese (store remaining dukkah in an airtight container for future use).

  • 9

    Arrange the diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes around the cottage cheese.

  • 10

    Garnish with chopped mint leaves and 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest.

  • 11

    Serve with 2 whole grain crackers on the side.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
208
Calories
21g
Protein
16g
Carbs
7g
Fat
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