Mediterranean Power Bowl with Cottage Cheese: High Protein Goodness

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If you love cottage cheese bowls but want something bright, refreshing, and Mediterranean-inspired, this Mediterranean Power Bowl with Cottage Cheese is the perfect upgrade.

Creamy cottage cheese pairs with lemon-herb chicken (or chickpeas for a plant-based swap), crisp veggies, olives, and quinoa to create a bowl that’s bursting with flavor and protein.

It’s fresh enough to enjoy cold, filling enough for meal prep, and loaded with around 40 grams of protein per serving. This is the kind of bowl that feels like healthy café food — but takes only minutes to assemble at home.

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Why You’ll Love This High Protein Meal Prep Recipe

• ~40g protein per serving
• Creamy + crunchy + tangy Mediterranean flavors
• Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats
• Cottage cheese keeps the bowl light but filling
• Perfect meal prep — delicious cold or warm

Mediterranean Power Bowl with Cottage Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

For the Lemon-Herb Chicken

• 1 ¼ lbs chicken breast, diced or sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

Plant-Based Swap:
Use 1 ½ cups chickpeas instead — toss in olive oil, oregano, and lemon juice.

For the Bowl Base & Toppings

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (or rice/farro)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat for best texture)
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• ½ cup crumbled feta
• 1 cup shredded lettuce or arugula
• Fresh parsley or dill

Lemon-Herb Drizzle

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: tiny pinch of garlic powder

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in skillet. Add chicken with lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Prepare quinoa and chop vegetables.
3. Stir together lemon herb drizzle.
4. Assemble bowls: quinoa → cottage cheese → chicken → cucumbers → tomatoes → olives → greens → feta → drizzle → parsley.
5. Serve immediately or portion into meal prep containers.

Variations & Swaps

• Make it vegetarian → use roasted chickpeas instead of chicken
• Make it dairy-free → replace cottage cheese with coconut yogurt + lemon
• Add avocado for extra creaminess
• Use farro instead of quinoa for a heartier base
• Swap feta for mozzarella pearls or omit entirely

Meal Prep + Storage Tips

• Lasts 3–4 days refrigerated
• Keep drizzle separate for freshest flavor
• Cottage cheese holds texture beautifully in meal prep
• Enjoy cold or warm the chicken + quinoa separately

Nutrition (Estimated per Serving)

Calories: ~520
Protein: ~38–42g
Servings: 3–4 bowls

Why This Protein Bowl Recipe Is Great for GLP-1 Users

High-protein cottage cheese keeps you full without heaviness, while Mediterranean ingredients are gentle on digestion and naturally anti-inflammatory. The balance of lean chicken, fiber-rich veggies, and whole grains helps stabilize hunger — perfect for GLP-1 eating patterns.

Mediterranean Power Bowl FAQs

Can I meal prep this bowl?
Yes — it’s one of the best bowls for cold meal prep lunches.

Can I substitute cottage cheese?
Greek yogurt works, but cottage cheese adds more protein and creaminess.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes — just use quinoa or rice instead of farro.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes — swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu.

Can this be eaten cold?
Definitely — it tastes like a Mediterranean deli bowl!

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