Sushi Cottage Cheese Bowl
This Sushi Cottage Cheese Bowl is a protein-packed, flavorful twist on traditional sushi, offering all the delicious elements of sushi in a quick and easy bowl. With creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, seaweed, and a hint of soy sauce, this meal is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Base:
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 cup cooked sushi rice (or brown rice for extra fiber)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Toppings:
½ cup cucumber, diced
½ cup avocado, diced
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup edamame (cooked)
½ sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
½ teaspoon sesame seeds (black or white)
Flavor Enhancers:
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
½ teaspoon furikake (optional, for umami flavor)
Pickled ginger (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Rice:
Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
Mix in rice vinegar and sesame oil. Let it cool slightly.
2. Assemble the Bowl:
In a bowl, layer the sushi rice at the bottom.
Add cottage cheese on top of the rice.
3. Add Toppings:
Arrange cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, and edamame over the cottage cheese.
Sprinkle with nori strips and sesame seeds.
4. Flavor & Serve:
Drizzle with soy sauce and sriracha.
Garnish with furikake and pickled ginger if using.
Mix everything together and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~350-400 kcal
Protein: ~30g
Carbohydrates: ~40g
Fats: ~12g
Fiber: ~6g
Sodium: ~500mg (varies based on soy sauce choice)
Notes & Tips
Protein Boost: Add smoked salmon or canned tuna for extra protein.
Low-Carb Option: Swap sushi rice with cauliflower rice.
Make it Vegan: Use silken tofu instead of cottage cheese.
Meal Prep Friendly: Store ingredients separately and assemble fresh.
Total Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes (for rice)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Enjoy your Sushi Cottage Cheese Bowl—a delicious, high-protein meal that brings sushi flavors to your bowl in no time!