Whipped Cottage Cheese

Method

1. 1

   For the plain cottage cheese: Add the cottage cheese to a high speed food processor or blender along with the black pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more black pepper to taste.

2. 2

   For the garlic herb: For this version add in the olive oil, garlic, parsley, chives and basil with the cottage cheese and black pepper to a high-speed blender and process until smooth.

3. 3

   Taste and season with more salt and pepper to taste. If you want a thinner texture, you can add a tad more olive oil or lemon juice.

4. 4

   Serve in a shallow bowl with fresh herbs and crushed red pepper. Serve with fresh vegetables and pita chips.

5. 5

   For the lemon herb: For the lemon version add lemon juice and lemon zest, garlic, fresh dill and fresh parsley along with the cottage cheese and black pepper to a high-speed blender and process until smooth.

6. 6

   Taste and season with more salt and pepper to taste. If you want a thinner texture, you can add a tad more olive oil or lemon juice.

7. 7

   Serve in a shallow bowl with fresh herbs and crushed red pepper. Serve with fresh vegetables and pita chips.