Cucumber and Dill-infused Cottage Cheese Appetizer

Cucumber and Dill-infused Cottage Cheese Appetizer

Enjoy this very simple and healthy appetizer recipe that you can bring to your next party or enjoy as a hearty snack.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 3/4 cup lactose free cottage cheese (for example: Lactaid brand)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic infused oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped or about 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 scallion, sliced, for garnish (green part only)
  • Course ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash cucumber, trim ends and cut into 1 1/2 inch slices.
  2. Scoop out small amount of the seeds and flesh with a melon scooper (in the center of the cucumber slice) be sure not to scoop through the other side!
  3. In small bowl, season cottage cheese with garlic infused oil and dill.
  4. Place tablespoon of cheese mixture over each prepared cucumber slice.
  5. Garnish with scallion slices and ground pepper.

RECIPE CREDIT: Kate Scarlata, RDN, FODMAP and IBS Expert

http://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/05/20/cucumber-and-dill-infused-cottage-cheese-appetizer/