Tomato and cottage cheese toast recipe

Here’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful Tomato and Cottage Cheese Toast recipe — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack!

🍞 Tomato & Cottage Cheese Toast

🧾 Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 2 slices of whole grain, sourdough, or rye bread

• ½ cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat, your choice)

• 1–2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thinly or cherry tomatoes halved

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Optional toppings:

  • Fresh herbs: basil, chives, parsley, or dill

  • Sprinkle of chili flakes or everything bagel seasoning

  • A drizzle of balsamic glaze or hot honey

  • Toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for crunch

🔪 Instructions:

1. Toast the bread
   Toast the slices of bread until golden and crisp.

2. Spread cottage cheese
   Spoon and spread the cottage cheese evenly over each slice.

3. Add tomatoes
   Layer tomato slices or scatter halved cherry tomatoes on top.

4. Season
   Drizzle with olive oil (if using), then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices you like.

5. Serve immediately
   Enjoy open-faced or as a sandwich.

🥗 Tips & Variations:

• Low-carb option: Use a large grilled zucchini slice or sweet potato toast instead of bread.

• Higher protein: Add a poached egg or scrambled egg on top.

• Make it creamy: Mix cottage cheese with a bit of plain Greek yogurt for extra smoothness.

• Vegan version: Use mashed tofu or vegan ricotta in place of cottage cheese.