Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Fresh herbs are better here—they stay bright and don't get gummy. If you only have dried, use 1 teaspoon total and add a squeeze of lemon juice for freshness.
German · breakfast
Herbed Cottage Cheese with Tomato
#german#no-cook#high-protein#weeknight#vegetarian
5m
Total time
2
Servings
—
kcal
easy
Difficulty
Apr 14, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
2
Dairy
- 200 g cottage cheese
Produce
- 1 whole tomato
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Pantry
- 0.3 tsp salt
- 0.3 tsp black pepper
Other
- 2 slices whole grain bread
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
What if my cottage cheese is too watery?
Drain it through a fine-mesh sieve for 2–3 minutes before mixing. Excess whey will dilute the herbs and make the spread runny.
Can I prep this the night before?
Mix the cheese and herbs up to 12 hours ahead, but slice the tomato fresh—it gets mealy and watery if cut too early.
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