Avocado and cottage cheese spread
This avocado and cottage cheese spread is a quick, creamy and nutritious topping that takes just a few minutes to make. The combination of cottage cheese and avocado provides protein, calcium and healthy fats,making it a useful addition to a bone-friendly diet. Fresh basil adds plenty of flavour without needing many extra ingredients. Spread it generously on sourdough toast, crispbread or crackers for a quick breakfast, snack or light lunch. Finish with a scattering of ground black cumin seeds for a subtle nutty flavour and extra crunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Put the avocado, cottage cheese and basil leaves into a small food processor or blender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Blend until smooth, or leave slightly textured if you prefer, scraping down the sides occasionally.
- Spread onto sourdough toast, flatbread or crackers and scatter with ground black cumin seeds before serving.