Grilled Cottage Cheese With Tomato And Basil Oil Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a blender, combine tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
• STEP 2.Cut the cottage cheese into thick slices and place them in a shallow dish. Pour the tomato and basil oil over the cottage cheese, making sure it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 3.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated cottage cheese slices on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear.
• STEP 4.Remove the grilled cottage cheese from the grill and serve hot. Drizzle with any remaining tomato and basil oil and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• STEP 5.Serve as an appetizer or a main course with a side salad or grilled vegetables.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use firm cottage cheese that can hold its shape on the grill.
• If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the cottage cheese slices in a grill pan or on a stovetop griddle.
• For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some dried herbs or chili flakes on the cottage cheese before grilling.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover grilled cottage cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the cottage cheese slices in a preheated oven or microwave until warmed through.
• Serve the grilled cottage cheese hot as an appetizer or main course. It can be enjoyed on its own or with bread, crackers, or grilled vegetables.