Description
This Whipped Avocado Cottage Cheese Dip is a creamy, refreshing snack or appetizer combining ripe avocado, protein-rich cottage cheese, and a zesty blend of lime, jalapeño, and cilantro. Perfect for dipping or spreading, it’s quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces avocado, from 1 large Hass
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 3 1/2 to 4 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- ½ medium jalapeño, with seeds if you want it spicy, stemmed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, for topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small food processor, add the avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, chopped red onion, jalapeño with seeds if desired, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and kosher salt.
- Puree Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a creamy, smooth consistency free of lumps.
- Transfer and Garnish: Spoon the whipped dip into a serving bowl, top with chopped tomatoes, and garnish with extra cilantro for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on preferred spice level.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice can alter the taste.
- To make it vegan, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative like silken tofu or vegan cream cheese.
- Serve with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, or spread on toast for varied uses.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days to maintain freshness.
