High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

5 from 4 votes

High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese

These creamy high protein scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are packed with 20 grams of protein and will keep you fueled and satisfied all morning long!

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time8

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 184kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

nonstick skillet

Ingredients

2 large eggs
¼ cup low fat cottage cheese
1 pinch Salt and pepper
Olive oil spray for cooking

Optional seasonings:

garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, hot sauce

Optional add-ins:

baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs like chives or basil

Instructions

Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper together in a bowl. Add in any additional desired seasonings.
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and spray with olive oil. If adding vegetables, sauté them in the skillet until softened. Then, add the eggs.
Using a silicone spatula, slowly push the eggs towards the center of the pan as the bottom starts to set. Continue to do this until large curds form, and the eggs are cooked but still soft and creamy.
Transfer eggs to a plate and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve scrambled eggs with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Use a nonstick pan sprayed with oil or cooking spray so that the eggs don't stick to the pan.

To achieve the fluffiest texture, cook the eggs over medium-low heat and avoid overcooking.

The cottage cheese will mostly melt into the eggs as it cooks. However, if you're not a fan of the texture, you can blend the cottage cheese first in a blender or food processor before adding it to the eggs.

Experiment with different add-ins and seasonings to customize the dish to your taste preferences. I like to add fresh herbs or other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder or hot sauce for extra flavor. I also like to stir in fresh vegetables like baby spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers or green onions. If adding vegetables, sauté them in the pan first until softened and then add the eggs. If adding fresh herbs like basil or chives, add them at the end of cooking.

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