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Diced roasted sweet potatoes on a plate served with a creamy blended cottage cheese Southwest sauce in a clear glass bowl.

Blended Cottage Cheese Southwest Sauce

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This creamy Southwest sauce blends cottage cheese with lime and warm spices for a higher protein drizzle, dip, or dressing that’s perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
rest time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, sauce
Cuisine American, Southwest
Servings 6 servings
Calories 111 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese whole milk preferred
  • 4 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce optional
  • ½ tsp kosher salt optional
  • 1-4 tbsp water or milk optional

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until smooth, about 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
    **Optional: Add water or milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Notes

Yield: Approx. 1.25 cups
 

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 831mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy
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