Creamy Avocado Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
This creamy avocado cottage cheese dip is a luscious, healthy blend perfect for snacking or entertaining. Combining ripe avocados with high-protein cottage cheese, fresh herbs, and zesty lime juice, it offers a rich yet refreshing flavor and a smooth, slightly textured consistency. This versatile dip pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables, chips, or as a spread on sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups of dip, serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Base
- 1 1/2 avocados
- 1 1/2 limes, juiced
Dairy and Flavorings
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese (Good Culture preferred for thickness)
- 1 tsp milk
- 1 garlic clove, freshly minced
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Herbs and Aromatics
- 1/2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados and Herbs: Halve the avocados and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Immediately add the lime juice and gently toss to coat, preventing browning. Finely mince the garlic clove, slice the scallions including both white and green parts, and roughly chop the parsley. This prep ensures a smooth blending process without interruption.
- Blend the Ingredients: Add the lime-coated avocados, cottage cheese, minced garlic, sliced scallions, parsley, onion powder, and cumin to a food processor. Pulse 8-10 times, scraping down the sides as needed, until you achieve a smooth but slightly textured consistency. Avoid overblending to maintain a creamy dip with a pleasant texture.
- Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Add the milk one teaspoon at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition until you reach the desired consistency—either thick and chunky or more flowing. Gradually season with salt and pepper, tasting and stirring well between additions. Let the dip sit for 5 minutes after seasoning to allow flavors to meld for the best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice immediately after scooping avocados to prevent browning.
- You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less milk as preferred.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dip pairs well with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, or as a sandwich spread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; the lime juice helps slow browning.
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