Count on Cottage Cheese

Rich, full of texture, and packed with protein, versatile cottage cheese can be used in a variety of recipes. Sometimes referred to as curds and whey, this dairy product differs from other cheeses in that it’s not aged or ripened.

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COTTAGE CHEESE TOAST

Cottage cheese contains casein protein, which is considered a “complete protein.” That means it has all the amino acids your body needs. A serving of full-fat cottage cheese provides about 25% more protein than a similar serving of full-fat Greek yogurt for roughly the same amount of fat. Cottage cheese is known for its high calcium content, but it’s also low in calories, compared with other cheeses. Plus, it’s a great source of vitamin B12, which plays an important role in preventing anemia.

The nutrients in cottage cheese nutrition can vary depending on the variety. For example, a no-added-sodium cottage cheese may provide just 15 grams of sodium per serving. But with the sodium reduction, the amounts of the other nutrients, like calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, may also be lower. There are also fat-free, low-fat, and full-fat varieties.

Cottage Cheese Toast

HANDS-ON 10 MIN. TOTAL 10 MIN.

The cottage cheese gets creamy when blended and has a nice tang from the lemon, with just a little warmth from the coriander. Beets, sprouts, and fresh herbs make it a meal.

½ cup whole-milk small-curd cottage cheese

½ tsp. ground coriander

¼ tsp. kosher salt

¼ tsp. black pepper, plus more for garnish

1 tsp. grated lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice, divided, plus more zest for garnish

1 (8.8-oz.) pkg. refrigerated cooked beets (such as Love Beets), sliced (about 1¾ cups), divided

4 (1¼-oz.) whole-wheat bread slices, toasted

1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup kale sprouts or alfalfa sprouts

1 Tbsp. chopped mixed fresh tender herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley or mint)

Flaky sea salt (optional)