Savory Herb Cottage Cheese Bowl with Flaxseed
Creamy low-fat cottage cheese paired with crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy seeds. A quick high-protein afternoon bowl designed for steady energy without added sugar.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Anastasia + Lila
Anastasia 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
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Setup
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store ground flaxseed in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve freshness and prevent oxidation.
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Next: Measure 1 cup (226g) low-fat cottage cheese…
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Measure 1 cup (226g) low-fat cottage cheese…
Measure 1 cup (226g) low-fat cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Dice 0.5 cup (50g) cucumber and cut 0.5 cup (75g) cherry tomatoes into halves.
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Arrange the diced cucumber and halved cherry…
Arrange the diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes over the cottage cheese.
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Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) extra virgin olive…
Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) extra virgin olive oil evenly over the top.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp (7g) ground flaxseed and…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp (7g) ground flaxseed and 1 tbsp (10g) hemp seed over the vegetables and cottage cheese.
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Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled
Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.
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