Roasted Garlic Cottage Cheese Sauce (2023)

cottage cheese saucemakes a great easy high protein snack, healthy snack or spread. With only 5 ingredients you can make this delicious vegetarian sauce for all occasions.

Whenvanquished, cottage cheese is light and airy with a slight cheesy flavor, making it perfect for dipping. This cottage cheese sauce not only covers50 grams of total protein, but it is also full of hidden vegetables.roasted zucchini and garlicit gives this sauce a great flavor.

Sonpasta vegetalbest served with pita bread, crackers, fresh vegetables, or for dippingMediterranean meatballs.And if you like this dip, don't miss mineartichoke humusrecipe or mineshallot saucethat also uses cottage cheese!

The best vegetarian cottage cheese dip

One thing I learned through onemigraine dietThat's how amazing cottage cheese can be if you just mix it up. As someone who normally hates texture, this was a game changer for me. I made this sauce to accompany another new recipe similar to mine.Roast Chicken Skewers. It was delicious and my husband went to buy more curds the next day!

you will love itcottage cheese sauceBecause:

• Healthy- With hidden proteins and added vegetables, it makes a great dip.
• great for summer- A fresh dip with seasonal zucchini.
• 5 ingredients- And I literally mean that 5 ingredients is all you need.

Varieties of cottage cheese

Here are some favorite brands that I like to use for that dip. I recommend choosing one with at least 4% fat for the best texture and flavor, but it's always up to you.

• Margarita- This popular and easy-to-find brand contains minimal ingredients: fermented milk, cream, salt, and vitamin A.
• friendship dairy- Friendship has some low-sodium versions that contain around 2% of the daily value for sodium. They also do a pre-whipped version, but it can be hard to find.
• store brands- You may find that a store brand like Kroger, Whole Foods, or Wegman works well for you. I recommend oneno gums or live active cultures.

Ingredients

• curd- I used a "regular" fat-free version to test the recipe.
• Zucchini- A small to medium size about 6 ounces total.
• it- Use 3-4 small or medium cloves, depending on how strong you like the garlic flavor. Roasted garlic will soften.
• Oil- Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
• Zaatar- This is a spice mix that usually contains cumin, sesame and sumac. I find it popular now and easier to find in most grocery store spice sections. Other seasonings that would work well here are dried shallots, dill, or parsley.

How to make cottage cheese sauce

Step 1: Roasted Zucchini and Garlic. This can be done in onefrying pan(quick!) or astandard oven. For the deep fryer, set it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat both sides of the zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté whole (unpeeled) garlic cloves and zucchini for a total of 15 to 16 minutes, removing garlic, about 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and tender.

Step 2: Mix the curd.Add the cottage cheese to a small blender or food processor and blend until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides if necessary. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 3: Mix the zucchini and garlic.In the same food processor (no need to clean it), add the zucchini. Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skin and add it to the food processor. Mix until smooth.

Step 4: Mix it up.match thewhipped cottage cheesewith the zucchini mixture, wrapping with a spatula so that it is light and airy. Taste and adjust seasonings. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and the za'atar mixture.

tips for success

• use asmall to medium zucchini, about 6 ounces total. This way you don't overload the curd with zucchini and keep a creamy and airy texture.
• Afrying panit speeds up the cooking process, but it can also be baked in the oven at about 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• itincreases in flavor the longer it sits. So if you plan on making this ahead of time, be careful with the garlic cloves unless you're a big fan of garlic.
• let the divelet cool for at least 30 minutesto combine the flavors.

serving suggestions

This cottage cheese dip goes with so many different things! Some of my favorites are:

• cucumbers
• Radish
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• carrots
• celery
• baby pitaofPan naan
• Stacey's Pita Chips
• Sal marina Crunchmastercookies
• broccoli florets
• Cauliflower
• pimenton

storage information

Keep the cottage cheese sauceIn the fridgein a closed container3-5 in diameter.The longer it sits, the sauce can become watery, as the salt draws the moisture out of the zucchini. It won't affect the flavor, just stir again before serving. I do not recommend freezing.

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