Recipe description
June 27, 2026
Rice cake with cottage cheese and tomato
Gentle gut-friendly bite: rice cake with cottage cheese and tomato.
Easy Recipe
30 Minute Meal
75%
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Takes about 2 minutes.
Why this recipe fits you
- Rich in fiber from tomato.
- Contains protein from cottage cheese to support satiety.
- Quick assembly makes it a practical gut-friendly snack.
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Polyphenol support
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Diversity support
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Ingredients
Rice cake
2
piece
Cheese, cottage
1
cup
Tomato
1
piece
Instructions
1
Take the rice cakes and place them on a serving plate.
2
Spread cottage cheese evenly over the rice cakes.
3
Slice the tomato and arrange the slices on top of the cottage cheese.
4
Serve immediately as a light snack.
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Nutrition
150 kcal
Calories
14 g
Protein
18 g
Carbohydrates
2 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
2 g
Fat
0.5 g
Saturated fat
0.4 g
Salt
FAQ
Is this snack gluten-free?
Generally yes, if you use gluten-free rice cakes and cottage cheese without gluten-containing additives; always check labels for cross-contamination.
How much protein does cottage cheese add to the rice cake?
A typical 100 g serving of cottage cheese provides about 11–12 g of protein; using a smaller amount adds proportionally less.
Can I make this vegan or dairy-free?
Yes. Use a plant-based cheese alternative (e.g., almond- or soy-based cottage cheese/ricotta) and skip dairy; the texture may differ.
Is this snack good for digestion or gut health?
It's light and easy to digest for many people; tomatoes provide fiber and polyphenols; if dairy is an issue, choose a dairy-free option.
How should I store the ingredients or prepared snack?
Store rice cakes and toppings separately; eat assembled snacks soon after making. If preparing in advance, refrigerate dairy topping and tomato separately and assemble at mealtime.
Can I customize toppings?
Yes. Other vegetables (cucumber, bell pepper, arugula), herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil work well.
How many calories are in one serving?
Roughly 70–120 kcal per serving, depending on the amount of cottage cheese and toppings.
Is this snack suitable for kids?
Generally yes, but watch dairy tolerance and salt; adjust portion size as needed.
Should I assemble it just before eating or can I prep in advance?
Best to assemble close to mealtime to keep textures, but you can prep toppings in advance and assemble just before eating.
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