Description
A creamy and flavorful Garlic & Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip that combines fresh basil, thyme, garlic, and lemon juice for a smooth, versatile dip perfect for veggies, pita chips, sandwiches, or even as a pasta sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pint cottage cheese
- 6 large basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 small garlic clove, sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather 1 pint of cottage cheese, fresh basil and thyme leaves, a small garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper for seasoning to ensure all flavors are fresh and ready to blend.
- Blend the Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, basil, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Use a blender tamper or spatula to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything blends evenly.
- Achieve Silky Smooth Texture: Continue blending until the mixture is silky smooth, creamy, and well combined, perfect for spreading or dipping.
- Serve: Transfer the whipped cottage cheese dip to a serving bowl. Serve chilled as a dip with fresh cut vegetables or pita chips, spread on sandwiches, or toast topped with sliced heirloom tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. It also works wonderfully as a flavorful pasta sauce.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for best texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to personal taste preferences.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Try adding other herbs like parsley or chives for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cottage cheese dip, garlic herb dip, healthy dip, whipped cottage cheese, easy dip recipe, vegetarian dip
