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Healthy snack

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Boat Dip

An easy high-protein cottage cheese dip with cucumber, tomato and herbs, served in crisp bell pepper boats.

By Food Friends 22Published 6 September 2026Updated 20 September 2026✓ Tested by Food Friends
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Boat Dip
01Prep10 min
02CookNo cooking time
03Total time10 min
04Servings2 servings
05DifficultyEasy
06CategoryHealthy snack

02 / Method

Method

  1. 01

    Halve the pepper lengthways and remove the seeds and white ribs.

  2. 02

    Stir the cottage cheese, lemon juice, dill, olive oil and pepper together.

  3. 03

    Fold the cucumber and half of the tomatoes through the dip.

  4. 04

    Spoon into both pepper boats and finish with the remaining tomatoes and dill.

  5. 05

    Serve straight away, with wholegrain crackers if you like.

03 / Allergens

Allergens

  • Milk
VegetarianGluten-free
Nutrition145 kcal · 14 g protein · 6 g fat · 9 g carbsEstimate per serving

04 / Storage

Storage

Refrigerate the dip and peppers separately for up to 2 days. Fill the peppers just before eating.

05 / Substitutions

Substitutions

  • Use quark or thick Greek yogurt.
  • Swap the pepper for romaine leaves for bite-size cups.
  • Add chilli flakes for extra heat.

Always check the current ingredient list and allergen information on product packaging yourself. Substitutions may change allergens and nutritional values.

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