Ingredients
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3 ears corn, shucked
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3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
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2 tsp lemon zest
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2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, and/or mint
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1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
To Serve (Optional):
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Tortilla chips
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Crackers
Steps
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Wrap the corn in damp paper towels and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave corn 3 min., until tender. Let cool, then cut the kernels off the corncobs.
2
Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the cottage cheese and lemon zest on high 1 min., until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the whipped cottage cheese on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the oil and herbs.
3
Halve the tomatoes. Top whipped cottage cheese with tomatoes and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with the chips, if desired.
