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Cottage cheese dip topped with za'atar.
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5 from 3 votes

Cottage Cheese Dip

With just 5 ingredients, you'll love this creamy and flavorful dip that's packed with hidden veggies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce, Snack, Starter
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 6oz zucchini (small to medium sized)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 16oz package cottage cheese
  • 3-4 small to medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon za'atar
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or air fryer to 400F. Cut zucchini in half, lengthwise and drizzle all sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place the zucchini in the air fryer or oven, along with the garlic (unpeeled).
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes then check garlic. Remove if golden brown and soft. Flip zucchini. Continue cooking zucchini (air fryer: around 15-16 minutes, oven: 18-20 minutes) or until golden brown.
  • In a food processor or blender, add cottage cheese and blend till smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the zucchini mixture and squeeze garlic cloves out of the peel (they should be soft and come out easily). Blend till smooth.
  • Fold the zucchini mixture into the cottage cheese mixture. Top with za'atar and olive oil. Taste and adjust any seasoning. I used a full sodium cottage cheese and didn't feel the need to add salt. Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for best flavor, and serve alongside crackers, veggies, meatballs or pita for dipping.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use a higher fat cottage cheese (around or above 4%). 
  • Garlic flavor becomes more intense the longer the dip sits. Use the full amount for a stronger flavor. 
  • For low sodium, use a labeled low sodium cottage cheese. 
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days. 
  • Use carrots, celery, pita, naan, radish, cucumber, or broccoli for dipping. More suggestions given in the post. Also highly recommend pairing this with my Baked Chicken Kabobs and Mediterranean Meatballs for a sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg