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Stovetop~10 minComplexity

Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl

This Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl delivers 22g protein and 181 calories per serving—a lean, calorie-efficient lunch built around seafood protein. Single-serving prep on the stovetop takes minimal time, making it perfect for when you need high protein in a controlled calorie window. Use this during cut phases when maximizing satiety while staying under 200 calories per meal matters.

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Ingredients

1 serving
  • Cottage Cheese (2%)(120g)

    1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.

  • Cucumber(120g)
  • Crab, Imitation (Surimi)(80g)
  • 1/4 tsp everything bagel seasoning ($0.02)
  • Sriracha sauce(1g)

Instructions

  1. 1Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. 2Divide the imitation crab evenly into 4 airtight containers.
  3. 3Add one-quarter of the cottage cheese to each container with the crab.
  4. 4Top each container with one-quarter of the chopped cucumber.
  5. 5Drizzle each bowl lightly with sriracha sauce (about ½ teaspoon per container).
  6. 6Seal containers and refrigerate until ready to eat, up to 4 days. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition — Per Serving

181

calories

22g

protein

2g

fat

Carbohydrates
20g
Saturated fat
1.0g
Sodium
934 mg
Dietary fiber
1.0g

1 servings per batch · ~321g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl have per serving?

This single-serving bowl delivers 22g of protein and only 181 calories with minimal fat at 2g and 20g carbs. It's a lean, protein-dense lunch option that won't spike calories.

How long does Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl take to make?

Quick prep on the stovetop means this single-serving bowl comes together fast when you need a high-protein lunch ready in minutes.

Is Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl good for fat loss?

At 181 calories with 22g protein and just 2g fat, this recipe is ideal for fat loss phases where you need filling meals that keep calorie intake low without sacrificing protein intake.

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