[Recipes] Fresh Vegetables with Cottage Cheese Dip – A Crisp, Protein-Packed Snack That Won’t Disrupt Your Sleep

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Dip:

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: fresh chopped herbs like chives or dill

For the Veggies:

• 1 cup cucumber slices
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup bell pepper strips
• Optional: celery sticks or snap peas

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Dip

• Blend the cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor or with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in herbs if using.

Step 2: Prep the Veggies

• Wash and slice all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3: Plate and Serve

• Arrange veggies around a small bowl of the dip. Chill for 5–10 minutes if preferred cold.

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