BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 -
200 g cottage cheese
→ Meat
02 -
4 slices smoked bacon
→ Vegetables
03 -
100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
04 -
80 g romaine lettuce or green leaf lettuce, chopped
05 -
5 g fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
→ Condiments
06 -
15 ml balsamic glaze (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Place bacon strips in a cold nonstick skillet, then heat to medium. Fry until golden and crispy, turning occasionally. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
02 -
Rinse and dry lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes and finely chop chives if using.
03 -
Spoon cottage cheese into a serving bowl. Top evenly with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and crispy bacon pieces. Sprinkle with chives and drizzle balsamic glaze if desired.
04 -
Serve while bacon is warm to enjoy the contrast between creamy and crispy textures.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
For best results, store bacon separately in a dry container lined with paper towels to maintain crispness when meal prepping.