Cottage Cheese Herb Patties with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.33 cup Cottage Cheese (low‑fat (5%))
• 3 pieces Boiled Eggs (hard‑boiled, cooled and peeled)
• 100 g Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 3 pieces Eggs (room temperature)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 3.5 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 4.5 tablespoon Green Onions (chopped, white and green parts)
• 2 tablespoon Psyllium Husk Powder (ground)
• 135 g Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat)
• 50 g Cucumber (peeled and finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 15 g Walnuts (roughly chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for greasing hands and pan)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Prep Herbs and Veggies

   Finely chop fresh dill, green onions, cucumber, mince garlic, and roughly chop walnuts.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Patty Base

   In the large mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, boiled eggs, raw eggs, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, chopped dill, green onions, and psyllium husk powder. Mix until a uniform batter forms.

   Time: PT5M

3. Rest the Mixture

   Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the psyllium can absorb moisture and bind the patties.

   Time: PT10M

4. Prepare Yogurt Sauce

   In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced garlic, chopped walnuts, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

5. Shape Patties

   Lightly oil your hands with vegetable oil. Scoop portions of the rested mixture and shape into 2‑3 inch diameter, ½‑inch thick patties. Place on a plate.

   Time: PT5M

6. Fry First Batch

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, add a thin layer of vegetable oil, and fry the first batch of patties 3‑4 minutes per side until golden brown.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Bake Remaining Patties

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment, arrange the remaining patties, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until set and lightly crisp.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Serve

   Plate the hot patties and serve with the prepared Greek yogurt cucumber sauce.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

416

Protein

23g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

17g

Fiber

1.5g