Cottage Cheese Omelette (Easy, High Protein)
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Cottage Cheese Omelette (Easy, High Protein)
Description
The recipe begins by whisking eggs with cottage cheese, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth. Cooking this mixture in olive oil at medium-low heat allows a tender, mostly set omelette with lightly firm edges. Spoonfuls of additional cottage cheese are placed on one half before folding to provide pockets of creamy texture inside. Chopped chives sprinkled on top add a mild onion-like freshness.
The gentle cooking preserves moisture and a soft texture, with the parmesan contributing a subtle richness. This omelette offers a balance of egg and dairy, suitable for a filling breakfast or brunch. Optional additions like sautéed vegetables or ham can personalize the filling further.
Practical cooking tips include gently lifting the edges during cooking to allow uncooked egg to flow beneath for even doneness. Reducing portion sizes is straightforward by halving ingredient quantities. Serving immediately preserves the moist texture before the filling cools.
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese 100g, divided
- 2 tablespoon parmesan 20g, grated
- ⅛ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese and all the parmesan, salt and pepper. Whisk with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a 9-inch non-stick frying pan. Reduce the heat to medium/low. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and swirl the pan around to coat the bottom. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the egg is mostly set. **see notes
- Spoon the remaining cottage cheese onto one half of the omelette. Fold the omelette and keep it in the pan for another minute until the cottage cheese is lukewarm.
- Slide the omelette onto a plate. Top with chopped chives and serve straight away.
Notes
- This recipe yields one omelette with approximately 4.3g net carbs.
- For smaller portions, halve the eggs, parmesan, and cottage cheese used in the egg mixture.
- Lift the edges of the cooking omelette carefully to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath and speed even cooking.
- Optional toppings include sautéed spinach, mushrooms, ham, or cheese added on top of the cottage cheese filling inside the omelette.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.3g | 1% |
| Protein | 32.5g | 65% |
| Fat | 25.9g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1g | 46% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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