Avocado Cottage Cheese Dip (Printable Version)

A smooth, rich dip with avocado and cottage cheese, ideal for snacking or enhancing your appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (240 g), preferably full-fat

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for spice
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for richness

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend ingredients until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Add chives, black pepper, and salt, then pulse briefly to combine evenly.
04 - Taste the mixture and modify seasoning with additional lemon juice or salt if preferred.
05 - For added spice, blend in crushed red pepper flakes; for extra richness, drizzle in olive oil and blend again.
06 - Spoon into a serving bowl and optionally garnish with extra chives or a light drizzle of olive oil.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, no cooking required, just smooth blending and a taste check.
  • One dip does the work of three: creamy enough to eat with a spoon, sturdy enough for crackers, and silky enough to spread on toast.
  • Cottage cheese sneaks in serious protein without announcing itself, so you feel genuinely satisfied.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidizes fast, so the lemon juice is not just flavor—it's your insurance policy against browning; don't skip it even if you think it'll be gone quickly.
  • Cold cottage cheese right from the fridge blends smoother than room-temperature cottage cheese, so resist the urge to let it warm up first.
03 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese without apology; the low-fat versions just don't deliver the same creamy luxury, and you're eating a dip, not a guilt trip.
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe, give it a few more hours in a paper bag on the counter; rushing with a firm avocado will give you a grainier texture than you want.
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