Cottage Cheese Toast Vegetable Herb (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese meets crisp toast and fresh vegetables for a quick, flavorful breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain bread or preferred variety

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup cottage cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 radish, thinly sliced

→ Herbs & Seasonings

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Garnish

10 - Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
11 - Pinch of chili flakes or everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - Evenly distribute cottage cheese over each slice of toast.
03 - Layer cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, and radish slices on top of the cottage cheese.
04 - Sprinkle each toast with chopped chives, dill (if using), black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of chili flakes or everything bagel seasoning, as desired.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast is crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have on hand
  • Customizable with any veggies or herbs you love
  • Packed with protein to keep you full and energized
  • Takes only ten minutes: perfect for busy days
02 -
  • Naturally high in protein and calcium for lasting energy
  • Vegetarian and easily made gluten free with the right bread
  • An easy way to add more vegetables to your daily routine
03 -
  • Let the bread cool a minute before topping so the cheese stays creamy
  • Instead of dumping on veggies arrange toppings with some care to distribute flavors in every bite
  • Never skip fresh herbs
  • To keep your toast crisp always add juicy toppings right before serving