NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 slice sourdough bread

0.75 cup 2% cottage cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove fresh garlic

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven broiler to high setting.

• 2

  Place the cottage cheese in a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth and creamy.

• 3

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast.

• 4

  Lightly toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or oven until they are just firm to the touch.

• 5

  Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly across the top of each toasted sourdough slice.

• 6

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese over the cottage cheese layer.

• 7

  Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

• 8

  While the bread broils, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté the minced fresh garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 9

  Stir the tomato puree into the saucepan and heat until simmering, then remove from the heat.

• 10

  Garnish the hot cheese bread with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with the warm marinara sauce on the side.