Creamy Cottage Cheese Queso with Nutritional Yeast Delight

A healthy twist on a classic, this Cottage Cheese Queso with Nutritional Yeast is packed with protein and low in calories.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Resting Time 10

Total Time 22

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup Cottage Cheese Use full-fat for richness or low-fat for a lighter dip.
1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Drain well to avoid watery dip.
1 tbsp Taco Seasoning Adjust according to spice tolerance.
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Essential for a cheesy flavor.

For Serving

1 tbsp Fresh Herbs (like Cilantro or Parsley) For garnish.
1 cup Chopped Jalapeños Optional, for added heat.
2 cups Veggie Sticks or Tortilla Chips For scooping.

Equipment

High-powered blender

Method

Preparation Steps

Drain the diced tomatoes with green chilies thoroughly and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
Gather and measure out all remaining ingredients: cottage cheese, taco seasoning, and nutritional yeast.
In a high-powered blender, combine the cottage cheese, drained tomatoes, taco seasoning, and nutritional yeast. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Pour the creamy mixture into a serving bowl using a spatula to scrape every bit.
Optional: Microwave the bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring after each segment, until warm.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with veggie sticks or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in microwave if needed.

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