High Protein Tuna & Cottage Cheese Spread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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7 oz canned tuna (5 oz drained)
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½ cup cottage cheese
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⅓ cup red bell pepper, finely diced (about ½ pepper)
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoon mayo (avocado oil mayo recommended)
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1 teaspoon dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 green onion or scallion, finely sliced
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1-2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
# Instructions:
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Boil the eggs (place in a pot of boiling water for 9 minutes), drain, place in a bowl of icy cold water and let cool. Then peel and set aside.
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While the eggs are boiling, dice up red bell pepper finely, thinly slice green onions and chop fresh dill weed.
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Open the can of tuna and drain on a sieve to get rid of excess water or oil.
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Grate hard-boiled eggs (using a cheese grater) into a medium bowl.
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Add cottage cheese, diced red pepper, mayo, mustard, tomato paste, chopped dill and green onions (or scallion), black pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
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Mix all ingredients with a fork, mashing into a paste as you go. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed. If you prefer a creamier spread, add more mayo or softened cream cheese.
# Notes:
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Any canned tuna will work in this recipe. Light chunk tuna such as skipjack packed in water or oil works well, as does albacore.
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For a creamier, dip-like consistency, you can blend all ingredients (minus fresh herbs) in a small food processor.
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You can substitute cottage cheese with plain Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese for a richer version.
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Red bell pepper can be swapped for other finely diced vegetables like carrots or celery.
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Fresh herbs can be varied: use chives, parsley, cilantro or basil instead of or in addition to dill.