Rice cake with cottage cheese and cucumber

Rice cake with cottage cheese and cucumber recipe videos

This is a light, refreshing dish featuring soft rice cakes topped with creamy cottage cheese and crisp cucumber slices. It's a popular quick meal or snack, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch, and is common in many health-conscious kitchens. The combination offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors without being heavy.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the rice cake, high-quality protein from the cottage cheese, and minimal fat if using low-fat varieties. It provides key nutrients like calcium, B vitamins, and hydration from the cucumber, with a typical serving ranging from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	450 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 serving (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a modern, global trend towards simple, wholesome snacks that blend Eastern (rice cake) and Western (cottage cheese) elements. Nutritionally, it's a unique example of a low-effort, high-satiety food that supports muscle maintenance and digestive health.