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Pear & Cottage Cheese

Pear & Cottage Cheese

This recipe offers a quick, healthy, and satisfying snack featuring creamy low-fat cottage cheese, fresh sliced pear, and crunchy pepitas. It's an effortless blend of sweet and savory, packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a light meal or a nutritious pick-me-up.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 192.3
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon pepitas
  • 1 medium pear sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Paring Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Measuring Cup (for cottage cheese)
  • 1 Measuring Spoon (for pepitas)
  • 1 Serving Bowl

Method
 

  1. Wash the pear thoroughly.
  2. Using a paring knife, carefully slice the pear into desired pieces, removing the core.
  3. Measure ¼ cup of low-fat cottage cheese and place it into a serving bowl.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of pepitas to the bowl, alongside the cottage cheese.
  5. Arrange the sliced pear around or on top of the cottage cheese and pepitas.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

For optimal flavor, select a pear that is ripe yet firm; avoid overly soft fruit. Lightly toasting the pepitas in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes intensifies their nutty aroma and crunch. To elevate the dish, consider adding a whisper of ground cinnamon or a very light drizzle of honey. A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt can beautifully balance the sweetness of the pear. To prevent the pear from browning, a quick splash of lemon juice is effective.