High-Protein Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas is a flavorful snack. We prepare these jars with simple items that are good for our health. It is prepared quickly in 10 minutes, perfect to satisfy the cravings quickly. This contains chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, cottage cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, olive oil, everyday bagel seasonings, and black pepper. It has cottage cheese in it, which is why this salad is not good for people with dairy allergies. Serve this High-Protein Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas with pita chips and celery sticks. Store it for 3 days in the fridge, and don’t freeze this snack jar as the texture will be ruined.
STATS:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 1 snack jar
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 1
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
- Mason jar
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- Black pepper
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup canned chickpeas
- One tsp. lemon juice
- ½ cup red bell peppers
- One tbsp. parsley
- ¼ cup cucumber
- 1 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp. olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- It is added to include the protein in the snack jar, and it is low in fats as well. We can also use the small curd cottage cheese, which works well to layer them easily. Use the full-fat cottage cheese to add a rich flavor to the dish.
CHICKPEAS:
- They are the vegan protein source in this snack jar. Wash the canned chickpeas well to eliminate the sodium content. You can also add the roasted chicken to make the crunchy salad.
BELL PEPPER:
- It is added to provide the sweet taste and color in this dish. It also adds crunchiness to the dish. Use the red, yellow, or orange bell pepper to add color. We have to finely dice them to provide a better texture.
CUCUMBER:
- It will add a light and crunchy taste to this dish. It will also balance the flavor of the savory cottage cheese. Use the English cucumbers for this purpose because they contain fewer seeds and less moisture content.
EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING:
- Add the Everything bagel seasoning to enrich the flavor of this jar. It is made with garlic powder, sesame seeds, onion powder, and salt. Add the seasoning as your own taste.
OLIVE OIL & LEMON JUICE:
- They are used to make the dressing of this salad. It will help to provide a bright taste and healthy fat content in this dish.
FRESH PARSLEY:
- It will add color to the dish. It also adds a fresh taste and balances the rich taste of the cottage cheese. Use the dill or chives instead for this purpose.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the bell pepper, cucumbers, lemon juice, chickpeas, black pepper, olive oil, and parsley to the vessel.
- Mix them till combine properly.
- Add the cottage cheese at the end of the jar, and then add the chickpea and vegetable mixture.
- Add the Everything bagel seasoning equally on the top and close the jar, and cool before serving.
- Mix them, and then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
CRACKERS & CHIPS:
- Seed Crackers
- Whole Grain Crackers
- Pita Chips
- Rye Crisps
VEGETABLES:
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery Sticks
- Cucumber Spears
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Radish Slices
PROTEINS:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Turkey Roll-Ups
- Grilled Chicken Strips
- Smoked Salmon
- Roasted Edamame
BREAD & TOAST:
- Mini Bagels
- Sourdough Toast
- Whole Wheat Pita
- Toasted Baguette Slices
- Flatbread Triangles
SALADS:
- Quinoa Salad
- Mediterranean Salad
- Kale Salad
- Couscous Bowl
- Chickpea Salad
FRUIT SIDES:
- Apple Slices
- Grapes
- Mixed Berries
- Orange Segments
- Pear Slices
DRINKS:
- Iced Green Tea
- Lemon Water
- Protein Smoothie
- Kombucha
- Sparkling Water
TIPS:
- Add the roasted chickpeas instead to add the extra crunchy taste to this snack.
- Include the hot sauce or chili flakes to make the dish spicier.
- You can make extra jars for meal prep.
- Season the dish at the time of serving so it remains fresh.
- Add different colors of bell pepper to add color to it.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the closed jar in the fridge & store it for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- It is not good to store fresh vegetables, as the texture will be ruined, and they will also lose their healthy benefits.
FAQs:
Can I add the Greek yogurt instead?
- Yes, we can easily add the Greek yogurt as it works nicely and provides good protein content in the jar.
Is this dish for preparing a meal in advance?
- Yes, this meal is good for preparing in advance as a grab-and-go snack.
Which other variety of vegetable is good to add to it?
- Add some carrot shreds, cherry tomatoes, celery, or red onions to them.
Will I include the homemade chickpeas?
- Yes, you can easily use the homemade chickpeas to provide more taste and flavor.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 16 g
Serving: 1
Total carbs: 22 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 26 g
Fat: 12 g
Serving size: 1 jar
Potassium: 520 mg
Calcium: 220 mg
Iron: 2.4 mg
Vitamin A: 0.4 mg
Sodium: 620 mg
