Cottage Cheese & Cucumber Jars
Fuel your day with these protein-rich snack jars. A refreshing, creamy, and crunchy combination that's perfect for meal prep and supports a healthy lifestyle.
Servings 3
Calories 304kcal
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Three 12-ounce glass jars with lids
Ingredients
- 1 cup sea salt roasted chickpeas
- 2 cups 2% milkfat no-salt-added small curd cottage cheese (about 450 g)
- 1 ¾ cups diced Persian cucumbers from about 3 cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: On a clean cutting board, finely dice the Persian cucumbers into small, even pieces. Mince the fresh dill.
- Season the Base: In the medium mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese, smoked paprika, and minced dill. Stir gently until the seasonings are well-integrated.
- Fold in Vegetables: Add the diced cucumbers to the seasoned cottage cheese. Fold them in carefully to combine without releasing excess water.
- Portion into Jars: Divide the cottage cheese and cucumber mixture evenly among the three 12-ounce glass jars. Smooth the top of each portion.
- Plan for Crunch: For immediate enjoyment, top each jar with ⅓ cup of roasted chickpeas. If making ahead, proceed to the next step.
- Pack for Later: To prepare for future snacking, seal the jars with just the cottage cheese base and refrigerate. Pack the roasted chickpeas in a separate small container or bag to add just before eating, ensuring they stay perfectly crisp.
Notes
Storage: The prepared cottage cheese and cucumber base will stay fresh in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, always add the chickpeas right before serving to maintain their signature crunch.
Ingredient Swaps: Feel free to substitute the Persian cucumbers with an equal amount of diced celery or red bell pepper for a different kind of crunch. Instead of dill, fresh chives or parsley would also work well.
Finding Ingredients: Roasted chickpeas are a popular snack and can be found in the snack or health food aisle of most major supermarkets. For DASH diet alignment, compare brands and select the one with the lowest sodium content.
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Approx.)
Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 ⅓ cups)- Calories: 304
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 269 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8 g
- Total Sugars: 5 g
- Includes Added Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 199 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 615 mg
- Vitamin C: 2 mg