Description
Cottage Cheese Garlic Naan (High Protein, No Yeast!) is a delightful twist on classic naan, offering a nutritious and quick option for bread lovers. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and infused with aromatic garlic, this naan is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Serve it warm as a side dish with your favorite curries, or enjoy it as a snack with dips like hummus or tzatziki. The absence of yeast means there’s no waiting for dough to rise, making this recipe perfect for any day of the week. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying and flavorful flatbread that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese and eggs in a food processor until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the cottage cheese mixture with the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in minced garlic and shape into golf ball-sized portions; flatten each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat; brush with butter and cook each naan for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg