Herbed Cottage Cheese and Cucumber Boat
A refreshing, savory, and satisfying snack featuring high-protein cottage cheese seasoned with Italian herbs on crisp cucumber slices. It is completely free of added sugar and soy, making it perfect for Audrey's wellness goals.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Audrey + Lila
Audrey 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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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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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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Prep
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Next: Rinse the cucumber and cut it in…
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Rinse the cucumber and cut it in…
Rinse the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. If desired, use a small spoon to gently scoop out the watery seeds from the center to create a hollow boat shape.
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Spoon the cottage cheese evenly into the…
Spoon the cottage cheese evenly into the hollowed-out cucumber halves.
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Sprinkle the dried oregano
Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder evenly over the cottage cheese.
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Top with the olive oil and black…
Top with the olive oil and black pepper, then serve immediately.
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