Cottage Cheese Egg Scramble (Printable)

A protein-packed scramble with eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and vibrant sautéed vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
03 - 1 tablespoon milk, optional for fluffier eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk if using, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Heat the butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
03 - Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, approximately 30 seconds.
06 - Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the pan. Allow to sit undisturbed for 30 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, pushing the eggs from the edges toward the center.
07 - Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are softly set but still creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking. Sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian seasoning if using. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates this cloud-like creaminess without weighing you down like heavy cream would.
  • It's packed with protein, so you'll actually stay full instead of hunting for snacks by mid-morning.
  • Those colorful vegetables make it feel restaurant-worthy, but it takes less time than your commute.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the eggs, or they'll turn into rubbery scrambled eggs instead of the creamy, almost cloud-like texture that makes this dish special.
  • Whisking the cottage cheese with the eggs before cooking is the secret step that prevents it from sitting in clumps, instead blending into a unified, tender scramble.
03 -
  • Have all your vegetables prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking, because everything happens quickly once the pan is hot.
  • If you're feeding more people, this recipe doubles easily, but add a few extra seconds to the vegetable sauté time to ensure even cooking.
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