High-Protein Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Cucumber & Furikake Seasoning is a refreshing snack. It contains cucumber, furikake seasoning, rice vinegar, cottage cheese, and toasted sesame oil. People with dairy allergies will not be able to have this snack jar because there is cottage cheese in it. You would utilize the vegan cottage cheese if you want to make it suitable for them. High-Protein Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Cucumber & Furikake Seasoning is served with crackers, pita chips, and celery. This snack jar stores nicely in the fridge but not in the freezer, so it is not good for long-term meal prep.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 155 kcal
- Prep Duration: Ten minutes
- Serving Size: 1 snack jar
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free
- Servings: 1
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Small mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Spoon
- Knife
- 12-ounce glass jar
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup chopped English cucumber
- One tsp. rice vinegar
- ½ tsp. furikake seasoning
- One tsp. toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese — no-salt-added
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ENGLISH CUCUMBER:
- We have to utilize the English cucumbers to make this snack jar. These cucumbers have thin skin, and they are crispier. Chop them small and of even size to distribute them equally.
RICE VINEGAR:
- Add the rice vinegar to provide the light tangy taste which will brighten the cucumbers without overpowering the taste of the cottage cheese.
TOASTED SESAME OIL:
- Add the toasted sesame oil to provide the indulgent, traditional, and nutty aroma in the snack jar. It has a strong flavor, so one teaspoon is enough for this purpose.
FURIKAKE SEASONING:
- It is a Japanese seasoning mix that will mix nicely, and it is prepared with seaweed, sesame seeds, and other seasonings. This seasoning will provide the umami taste and crunchiness in the snack jar.
1% LOW-FAT NO-SALT-ADDED COTTAGE CHEESE:
- Add the low-fat cottage cheese to offer good-quality protein, and it will keep the snack light. The low-fat – no-salt variety will help control the sodium level.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Chop the cucumbers and put them in the vessel.
- Then include the rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil and mix till the cucumber gets coated equally.
- Add the cottage cheese to the snack jar or vessel, and apply the cucumber mixture on top.
- Now sprinkle the furikake seasoning equally over it and put the snack jar in the fridge for fifteen to thirty minutes.
- Serve the snack jar.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
WHOLE GRAINS:
- Whole-Grain Crackers
- Brown Rice Crackers
- Multigrain Crispbread
- Whole-Wheat Pita Chips
- Seeded Rye Crisps
FRESH VEGETABLES:
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery Sticks
- Bell Pepper Strips
- Snap Peas
- Radish Slices
- Cherry Tomatoes
PROTEIN:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Turkey Slices
- Smoked Salmon
- Edamame
- Tofu Cubes
FRESH FRUIT:
- Apple Slices
- Pear Slices
- Grapes
- Orange Segments
- Kiwi Slices
CRUNCHY SIDES:
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Mixed Nuts
- Roasted Edamame
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Trail Mix
LIGHT SALADS:
- Mixed Green Salad
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Salad
- Seaweed Salad
- Shredded Cabbage Slaw
BREAD & TOAST:
- Whole-Grain Toast
- Sourdough Toast
- Rye Bread
- Seeded Bagel
- Whole-Wheat English Muffin
BEVERAGES:
- Green Tea
- Iced Herbal Tea
- Sparkling Water
- Lemon Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
TIPS:
- Chill the snack jar for twenty minutes so the cucumbers will absorb the taste.
- Dry the cucumber properly, then mix to avoid additional moisture content.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds to make it crunchier.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the prepared snack to the jar and store for 2 months.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze this jar as the cottage cheese & cucumber will get watery.
FAQs:
Will I utilize full-fat cottage cheese to make it?
- Yes, we would easily use the full-fat cottage cheese to make this; it will make the snack jar creamy and more indulgent.
Is this snack jar good to make in advance?
- Yes, we can easily prepare it in advance, put it in the fridge, and utilize it when required.
Will I include extra vegetables in this snack jar?
- We would include carrots, radish, or bell pepper in the snack jar to make it more flavorful.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 155 kcal
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 15 g
Total Carbs: 6 g
Total Fat: 8 g
Calcium: 0.18 g
Iron: 0.001 g
Vitamin A: 0.00004 g
Sodium: 0.36 g
Potassium: 0.28 g
Serving Size: 1 snack jar
Servings: 1
