Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Chopped fresh herbs (e.g., chives or parsley) – optional
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cottage cheese until evenly mixed.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter until bubbly.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring gently for about 4-5 minutes until soft curds form.
- Season with salt and pepper, adding fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve warm with toast or fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 370mg