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Low Carb Tuna Cottage Cheese Tomato Lunch

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A high-protein, 5-minute low-carb lunch combining creamy cottage cheese, flaky tuna, and juicy tomatoes with fresh herbs. Quick, effortless, and packed with balanced macros for long-lasting satiety.

  • Total Time: 5
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh dill
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Optional crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Drain tuna thoroughly
2. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese and olive oil
3. Flakely mix in tuna until well incorporated
4. Fold in chopped tomatoes
5. Stir in dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt to taste
6. Gently mix optional crushed red pepper

Notes

Use 4% milkfat cottage cheese for max satiety
Fresh tomatoes work better than canned
Meal preps well: stores 3-4 days fridge
Highly customizable: try cucumber, avocado, or arugula

  • Author: Emilia
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Meals
  • Method: N/A
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg