Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip
Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip is a bold and high protein dip that only takes a couple of minutes to make. This easy dip is a little bit smoky, tangy and creamy. It pairs perfectly with fresh chopped veggies, grilled pita bread or spread it on avocado toast.
This Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip is a part of my Trader Joe’s Summer Series where I am featuring easy snacks, light lunches or dinners all using high quality ingredients from the famous TJ’s.
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Why you will love this Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip
- This recipe works as a spread, dip or a sauce.
- It’s low carb and high protein plus naturally gluten free.
- Just like my Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups and my Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad from Trader Joe’s, this recipe uses minimal ingredients and comes together effortlessly.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cottage cheese.
Harissa paste.
Lemon juice.
Extra virgin olive oil.
Touch of kosher salt.
How to make Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip
Step One: Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.
Step Two: Blend until smooth.
Step Three: Taste test and adjust the salt if needed or the heat by adding more harissa if you wish.
Step Four: Serve immediately.
Storing
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Helpful tips
- Make it ahead: You can make this dip ahead of time.
- Cottage cheese options: Full fat and reduced fat cottage cheese works.
- Spice level: I think Trader Joe’s Harissa is mild but if you are using other brands, it may have more spice. Adjust to your liking.
- Blend well: To get it super creamy, blend for at least 1-2 minutes in a food processor until smooth.
Serving suggestions
- Just like my 4 Ingredient Guacamole, serve this cottage cheese dip with fresh vegetables such as sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots sticks, or sliced red bell peppers.
- Use on a mezze platter or a charcuterie board.
- You can use it as a spread on cold sandwiches, wraps or warm panini’s.
- It’s delicious with Trader Joe’s Honey Pretzel Sticks or rice crackers.
- Add a dollop to my Salmon Quinoa Bowl, my Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Bowl or dip a crunchy Shredded Chicken Taco into it. (YUMMMMMM!)
FAQ
Harissa can be mild or medium. It can vary whether it is homemade or store bought and also it varies brand to brand.
You can experiment with vegan cottage cheese, vegan ricotta or use soft tofu.
No longer than 3 days. When you take it out to serve, give it a quick stir.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons harissa paste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste test and adjust the salt if needed or the heat by adding more harissa if you wish.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Helpful tips:
Make it ahead: You can make this dip ahead of time. Cottage cheese options: Full fat and reduced fat cottage cheese works. Spice level: I think Trader Joe’s Harissa is mild but if you are using other brands, it may have more spice. Adjust to your liking. Blend well: To get it super creamy, blend for at least 1-2 minutes in a food processor until smooth.
Nutrition
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Oh, wow, YUM! I absolutely love harissa and can’t wait to try this!
I hope you will enjoy it! Its become of one my favorite dips!