Savory Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese
Light, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, these *Savory Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese* are the perfect quick and healthy snack or light meal option. Featuring a creamy, tangy topping made from cottage cheese blended with fresh chives, a hint of lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil, these rice cakes are elevated with simple yet bold flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes and baby spinach add vibrant freshness, while an optional sprinkle of paprika provides a touch of smokiness. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking involved, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or a fuss-free appetizer. Perfect for those seeking a high-protein, low-calorie option, these savory rice cakes strike the perfect balance between health and indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Rice cakes
- 200 grams Cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped fresh chives, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into halves.
Place the rice cakes on a clean serving plate.
Evenly spread the seasoned cottage cheese mixture over each of the rice cakes using a spoon.
Top each rice cake with a few halved cherry tomatoes.
Arrange baby spinach leaves around the rice cakes for garnish.
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of paprika over the top for extra flavor and color.
Serve immediately and enjoy your savory rice cakes with cottage cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1612 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 559 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.
