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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ avocado
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Ground black cumin seeds to serve

Method
 

  1. Put the avocado, cottage cheese and basil leaves into a small food processor or blender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth, or leave slightly textured if you prefer, scraping down the sides occasionally.
  3. Spread onto sourdough toast, flatbread or crackers and scatter with ground black cumin seeds before serving.