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Cottage Cheese Lunch Plate

Uses: cottage cheese, tomatoes, olives, beets, whole wheat bread, radishes
Yield: 1 serving
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced beets
  • 2 radishes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olives, optional
  • 1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted

Instructions:

  1. Spoon cottage cheese onto a plate or shallow bowl.
  2. Arrange tomatoes, beets, radishes, and olives around it.
  3. Season with black pepper, oregano, and lemon juice.
  4. Toast whole wheat bread and cut into strips.
  5. Use the toast for scooping, or eat everything as a cool composed lunch plate.

Chef’s note: This is simple, cooling, and high in protein without needing much cooking.

Optional: Add avocado or a sliced hard boiled egg if available.