Savory Everything Cottage Cheese Bowl
A comforting, high-protein savory bowl featuring rich cottage cheese, crisp cucumber, and savory everything bagel seasoning. It is quick to assemble and deeply satisfying for low-energy days.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marriah + Lila
Marriah 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make Ahead: You can pre-slice the cucumbers and keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days to make assembly even faster.
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop the cottage cheese into a small…
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Scoop the cottage cheese into a small…
Scoop the cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Wash and slice the cucumber into thin…
Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, about 0.25 inch (0.6cm) thick.
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Arrange the cucumber rounds and cherry tomatoes…
Arrange the cucumber rounds and cherry tomatoes on top of the cottage cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over…
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the bowl.
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Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the…
Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the top and enjoy immediately.
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