We’ve taken your typical (and let’s face it, boring) dill cheese spread and given it new life with the probiotic power of our delicious Farmer Cheese! Our no-fail Cucumber Farmer Cheese Bites are a kid-friendly, crowd-friendly combination that requires almost no effort. You simply scoop, chop, mix and top your way to a healthy, satisfying snack.
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With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 medium/large cucumber
- Sea salt, to taste
Directions
- In a medium/large mixing bowl, mix the Farmer Cheese, lemon juice, dill, and cilantro until thoroughly combined. Season with salt, to taste.
- Place the bowl in the fridge to let the flavors develop for at least 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, wash and slice the cucumber to rounds ¼” to ½” thick.
- Scoop a dollop of the Farmer Cheese mixture on to each of the cucumber rounds and spread. Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional salt and pepper.
