Cottage Cheese Jalapeño Lime Dip (Printable)
Creamy, zesty dip blending cottage cheese with lime and jalapeño. Serve with crisp fresh veggies for a protein-packed snack.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Dip
01 - 2 cups cottage cheese
02 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For Serving
10 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
11 - 1 cup carrot sticks
12 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
14 - 1 cup celery sticks
# Steps:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. For a chunkier texture, pulse a few times until just combined.
02 - Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if desired.
03 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra jalapeño slices and cilantro if desired.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and celery sticks on a platter around the dip. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking involved
- The cottage cheese makes it sneakily protein-packed while still tasting indulgent
02 -
- The dip firms up slightly after chilling, so make it at least an hour before serving
- Blending too long can make cottage cheese turn slightly thin and watery
03 -
- Room temperature cottage cheese blends more smoothly than cold from the fridge
- Double the recipe and freeze half if you are meal prepping for the week