This cottage cheese power bowl is the kind of no-cook assembly job that saves a busy weeknight when you want something cold, crunchy, and satisfying. Creamy cottage cheese anchors the bowl while kimchi, cucumber, and avocado layer in tang, crunch, and richness in every bite. It comes together in the time it takes to slice a cucumber, which makes it a go-to when the fridge is your best friend.
About 5 minutes start to finish.
Per serving (makes 1): 470 cal · 28.3g protein · 17.3g carbs · 30.3g fat
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup avocado
- 1/2 cup kimchi
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Spoon cottage cheese into a wide bowl.
- Slice avocado and cucumber, arrange on top.
- Add a pile of kimchi to one side.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top.
Meal prep & storage
You can portion cottage cheese and kimchi into small containers up to 3 days ahead so bowls come together in a minute. Slice the cucumber the night before and store it in an airtight container, but wait to cut the avocado until serving so it stays green. No reheating needed — this one is built to be eaten cold straight from the fridge.
Swaps
Swap cottage cheese for thick Greek yogurt or a dairy-free coconut yogurt if you want a non-dairy version with a similar creamy base. Sauerkraut or quick-pickled radishes stand in nicely for kimchi if you want the tang without the heat. A soft-boiled egg or a scoop of edamame layered on top adds another texture and keeps the bowl feeling substantial.
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