Description
A creamy and satisfying bowl combining cottage cheese, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant herbs, reminiscent of the classic BLT sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped (romaine or butter)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add your cottage cheese and mix in a dash of pepper.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels and chop.
- Dice your tomatoes and chop the lettuce. Mince garlic if desired.
- Layer your bowl starting with cottage cheese, then adding lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon on top.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs and drizzle with olive oil or balsamic vinegar if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This bowl can be customized with substitutions such as Greek yogurt or plant-based bacon. Prepare some components in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: BLT, cottage cheese, healthy bowl, quick breakfast, protein-rich meal