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A bowl of creamy harissa cottage cheese dip topped with chopped herbs and a lemon wedge, surrounded by sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, and pieces of pita bread on a white plate.

Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip

Kristina Cadelina
This is a bold and high protein dip that only takes a couple of minutes to make. This Harissa Cottage Cheese 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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 1
Calories 288 kcal

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

Notes:
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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 796mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 363IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Harissa Cottage Cheese Dip
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