Cottage Cheese Surprise South Beach Phase 1
Brighten up your low-carb meal plan with the refreshing and protein-packed "Cottage Cheese Surprise," a perfect South Beach Phase 1 recipe! Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this creamy dish combines low-fat cottage cheese with crisp cucumber, juicy grape tomatoes, and the zesty kick of jalapeño. A drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice ties it all together, while fresh parsley and green onions add a fragrant finishing touch. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe is the ultimate quick and healthy snack, light lunch, or side dish. Packed with nutrients, low in carbs, and brimming with satisfying flavor, this is a delightful way to stay on track with your Phase 1 goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 6 pieces grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup cucumber
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 piece jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all fresh produce thoroughly.
Halve the grape tomatoes and set them aside.
Dice the cucumber into small cubes (approximately 0.5-inch pieces).
Thinly slice the green onions and mince the jalapeño (remove seeds if you prefer less spice).
Finely chop the parsley and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced green onions, and minced jalapeño.
Drizzle the mixture with freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and ground black pepper over the top.
Gently stir the mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Divide into two servings and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
