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blended cottage cheese herb sauce

Whipped Herb Cottage Cheese Sauce

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Creamy, herby, and high in protein, this whipped cottage cheese sauce adds a fresh, flavorful boost to veggies, grain bowls, and everything in between.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender food processor
  • silicon spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • ¼ tsp fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Blend

  • Add cottage cheese, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.

Blend in Herbs

  • Stir in or briefly pulse the chives, basil, parsley, and tarragon. (Per desired consistancy).

Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the sauce and adjust as needed, such as add a pinch more salt, a drizzle of vinegar or lemon juice for brightness, or extra herbs for a stronger flavor.

Serve

  • Spoon or drizzle over casseroles, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less
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