Description
This creamy jalapeno cottage cheese dip is a spicy, tangy, and protein-packed snack perfect for serving with veggies, crackers, or as a spread in wraps and sandwiches. Simple to prepare and ready in just 5 minutes, it offers a zesty kick with the freshness of lime and cilantro, balanced by the creaminess of cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce or tamari)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup cilantro
- 3 jalapenos (remove the seeds from 1-2 jalapenos depending on spice level desired)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all of the ingredients—cottage cheese, coconut aminos, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, jalapenos, and salt—into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapenos if desired to suit your flavor preference.
- Chill to Thicken: Transfer the dip into a bowl or an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow it to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the chilled dip with crackers, fresh vegetables, or tortilla chips as a flavorful and healthy snack or spread.
Notes
- The level of spiciness can be controlled by removing seeds from one or two jalapenos.
- Leftover dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Use coconut aminos as a soy-free alternative to soy sauce or tamari.
- This dip works well as a spread for wraps and sandwiches in addition to being a dip.
