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Creamy Cottage Cheese Hummus with a drizzle of olive oil spread out on a plate. There is a piece of foccaccia dipped into the hummus.

Cottage Cheese Hummus: Creamy, Healthy, and Oil-Free Recipe

Elevate your snacking game with Cottage Cheese Hummus – a creamy, protein-packed dip without tahini or oil.
3.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dip, Snack
Cuisine Healthy, High-Protein
Servings 2 cups
Calories 54 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tin Cooked Chickpeas (250g Drained)
  • 200 g Cottage Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and salt.
  • Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If needed, you can add a splash of water to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preferences. You can add more lemon juice or salt if desired.
  • Once you've achieved the perfect texture and flavour, transfer the Cottage Cheese Hummus to a serving bowl.
  • Drizzle a touch of olive oil on top for an extra layer of flavour and presentation (optional).
  • Serve with an array of dipping options such as pita bread, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or even as a spread in sandwiches or as a pasta sauce.

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Notes

Read the full blog post when making this Cottage Cheese Hummus for extra tips along the way!
 
 
 
 
 
 
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cottage Cheese Hummus: Creamy, Healthy, and Oil-Free Recipe
Serving Size
 
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
54
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.7
g
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.1
g
2
%
Protein
 
4.9
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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