High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
A creamy and protein-packed scrambled eggs recipe enhanced with cottage cheese, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cottage cheese, mixing just enough to combine but keeping some curds intact.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet.
- Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs occasionally, allowing them to cook slowly and form soft curds.
- Cook until eggs are set but still moist, about 4-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding diced tomatoes or a sprinkle of your favorite cheese before serving.