Description
Looking for a quick, nutritious meal? The Cottage Cheese Tuna Protein Bowl combines creamy cottage cheese and flaky tuna with fresh veggies and a zesty lemon touch. This protein-packed dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a light lunch, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup large curd cottage cheese
- 1 can (5 oz) sustainably sourced tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; rinse cherry tomatoes and cucumber under cool water.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese and drained tuna until well blended.
- Add chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the mixture.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold everything together until well combined. Serve in bowls or on lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 35mg