Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat)
2 cups sliced cucumber
8 whole-grain bread slices
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly oil baking sheets.
Slice bread thickness preference and toast bread until golden and crisp (5 minutes total).
In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
Top each bread slice with cottage cheese mixture and cucumber slices.
Add chopped tomatoes, basil, and drizzle with olive oil.
Finish with optional seasoning like red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use 1% or Greek-style cottage cheese for higher protein.
Store extras in airtight containers (unbaked bread only) for up to 24 hours.
Add avocado slices for extra healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: Blending and Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 25mg