Cottage Cheese Scramble
Start your morning with a protein-packed punch by whipping up this fluffy and flavorful Cottage Cheese Scramble! Combining creamy cottage cheese, vitamin-rich spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe elevates a traditional scrambled egg breakfast with a healthy twist. With just 15 minutes from prep to plate, this quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weekdays or a leisurely weekend brunch. The addition of cottage cheese not only adds a unique creaminess but also boosts the protein content, ensuring a satisfying and energizing meal. Topped with optional green onions for a pop of freshness, this scramble pairs beautifully with toast, fresh fruit, or even a side salad. Perfect for two servings, this recipe is a go-to choice for a nutritious start to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup spinach
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stalk green onions (optional)
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them until fully combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt and coat the pan evenly.
Add the spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds.
Gently stir the eggs with a spatula, moving them across the pan to form soft curds.
When the eggs are halfway cooked (still slightly runny), stir in the cottage cheese and cherry tomatoes.
Continue to cook the scramble, stirring gently, until the eggs are fully set but still moist and fluffy.
Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
Optional: Top with sliced green onions for added flavor and garnish.
Serve the Cottage Cheese Scramble warm, alongside toast or fresh fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 788 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
