Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Cottage Cheese Flatbread is a simple, flavorful dish enjoyed in various cultures, combining soft cottage cheese with a tender, slightly crisp flatbread. It’s often paired with vegetables, herbs, or a dollop of yogurt for extra richness. This dish is typically soft in texture, with a subtle tang from the cottage cheese, offering a comforting and nutritious option for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour )
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
1/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
Scoop a portion of the dough and shape it into a flat disc. Place it in the skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining dough, adding more oil as needed.
Calories:
Approximately 120-150 calories per serving (one flatbread), depending on portion size and ingredients used.
History:
Cottage Cheese Flatbread traces its origins to various Eastern European and Middle Eastern cultures, where dairy products like cottage cheese have been staples for centuries. In these regions, dairy was an affordable and nutritious resource for rural populations, and it was frequently incorporated into flatbreads. The combination of cottage cheese with simple flour and water doughs made this dish a filling and versatile food. Over time, the recipe spread to other parts of the world, evolving in flavor and ingredients depending on local tastes and available resources.
