Herb and Cucumber Cottage Cheese Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds
Creamy cottage cheese paired with crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, and crunchy pumpkin seeds for a quick protein boost.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by April + Lila
April created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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For meal prep, chop cucumber and herbs ahead of time, but combine ingredients right before eating to avoid liquid buildup.
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Instructions
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Next: Spoon the cottage cheese into a small…
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Spoon the cottage cheese into a small…
Spoon the cottage cheese into a small bowl.
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Slice the fresh cucumber into thin half-moons…
Slice the fresh cucumber into thin half-moons using a chef's knife and cutting board.
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Chop the fresh dill coarsely
Chop the fresh dill coarsely.
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Scatter the sliced cucumber and chopped dill…
Scatter the sliced cucumber and chopped dill evenly over the cottage cheese.
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Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over…
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top.
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Sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds
Sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds, black pepper, and sea salt.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately.
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