Low Carb Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce
Velvety smooth and irresistibly rich, this Low Carb Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce is a game-changer for your healthy cooking repertoire. Made with protein-packed cottage cheese, luxurious heavy cream, and tangy Parmesan, this recipe blends effortlessly into a silky sauce in just minutes. Lightly seasoned with garlic and onion powders, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and finished with fragrant fresh parsley, this low-carb creation elevates everything from roasted veggies to grilled meats. Perfect as a keto-friendly pasta sauce or a savory dip, it’s a versatile, quick-to-make addition to any meal, ready in only 15 minutes for guilt-free indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese and 0.5 cup of heavy cream.
Step 2
Add 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder.
Step 3
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the saucepan and cook, stirring continuously, for about 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
Step 6
Season with 0.25 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh parsley.
Step 8
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this low-carb creamy sauce with your favorite dishes or as a delightful dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (417.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 813.3 |
| Total Fat 65.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 161.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1464.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.8g | |
| Protein 24.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 346.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 213.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories