Cottage Cheese Herb Ranch Stuffed Cucumbers (Printable)

Refreshing protein-filled cucumber boats with creamy herb cottage cheese and zesty ranch seasoning.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 1 small carrot, grated

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd

→ Fresh Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - ½ teaspoon dried dill
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
14 - Pinch of paprika

# Steps:

01 - Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Trim both ends and cut each cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out seeds to create shallow boats without piercing the skin.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese with fresh dill, chives, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Fold in chopped scallions if desired for additional flavor.
04 - Spoon cottage cheese mixture evenly into prepared cucumber boats, using the back of a spoon to smooth tops.
05 - Top with grated carrot, paprika, or extra herbs as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy cottage cheese filling feels indulgent while keeping things light and protein-packed
  • These come together in literally 15 minutes but look like you put way more thought into them
  • They're the perfect make-ahead appetizer that actually gets better after chilling briefly
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of tasting your filling before stuffing the cucumbers, cottage cheese brands vary wildly in saltiness
  • If your cucumber boats seem wobbly, slice a tiny strip off the bottom to create a flat base
  • These start getting watery after about 2 hours, so stuff them closer to serving time for the best texture
03 -
  • English or Persian cucumbers work best since they have thinner skin and fewer seeds
  • Room temperature cottage cheese blends much more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge

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