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Creamy Cottage Cheese Spread with Pumpkin Seed Oil and Toasted Seeds

Prepare an authentic Slovenian cottage cheese spread with pumpkin seed oil, combining rich tradition with a modern approach to healthy eating. This spread is the perfect choice for a nutritious snack, packed with protein and healthy fats.

Prep time13 min
Cook time5 min
Total time18 min
Servings4

Recipe

Per servingTotal
Calories:262.8 kcal1051.3 kcal
Protein:16.3 g65 g
Carbohydrates:10.7 g42.7 g
Fiber:1.9 g7.4 g
Water:124 ml495.8 ml
Fat:17.8 g71 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:4.7 g18.8 g
Saturated fat:4.5 g17.9 g
Cholesterol:22.2 mg88.9 mg
Sodium:640.4 mg2561.4 mg
Potassium:254 mg1015.8 mg
Calcium:122 mg488.1 mg
Iron:0.4 mg1.7 mg
Magnesium:33.6 mg134.5 mg
Zinc:1.4 mg5.5 mg
Phosphorus:225.4 mg901.5 mg
Vitamin C:2.8 mg11.3 mg
Vitamin A:51 µg204 µg
Vitamin D:0.1 µg0.5 µg
Vitamin B12:0.6 µg2.4 µg

Instructions

  1. 1Dry-toast the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat for about 3–5 minutes, until fragrant and lightly popping. Let them cool.
  2. 2In a blender, mix the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. 3Finely chop the onion and garlic, and cut the chives into small rings.
  4. 4Transfer the creamy cottage cheese mixture to a bowl. Add the chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and mix well.
  5. 5Finally, pour in the pumpkin seed oil and gently stir just a few times with a spoon so the spread develops a nice green marbled pattern.
  6. 6Sprinkle the spread with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh chives. Serve with whole-grain rye bread.

Nutritional benefits

Thanks to its high pumpkin seed oil content, this dish contributes to your intake of antioxidants and fat-soluble vitamins, supporting cardiovascular health.

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