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High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
This high-protein scrambled eggs recipe incorporates cottage cheese into whisked eggs, producing a creamy texture and added richness. The eggs are cooked slowly over medium-low heat to maintain softness and create gentle folds for a tender bite. Seasoned simply with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, it's a straightforward way to boost protein in breakfast or any meal.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese I like Good Culture, 2%
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper fresh ground
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, kosher salt and black pepper, to taste with a fork.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and spray with oil. When warm, pour the eggs in.
- Using a rubber spatula, slowly scrape sections of eggs to the center of the pan as the bottom starts to set, creating soft folds for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total until just set.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 of eggs
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1.5g
(1%)
Protein
17.5g
(35%)
Fat
10.5g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Cholesterol
377mg
(126%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of eggs | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 35% |
| Fat | 10.5g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 377mg | 126% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.