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cottage cheese scrambled eggs on toast

Garlicky Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

For a delicious and nutritious high-protein breakfast option, try these Garlicky Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs. These eggs are fluffy with a creamy texture and are also naturally gluten-free and low-carb. Plus, they're quick and easy to make, ready in just 10 minutes!
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 2
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon Butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup quality cottage cheese my favorite is Good Culture
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • Fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • Chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, minced garlic, and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat. Once melted, pour in egg mixture.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently and continuously scrape egg mixture around pan until set, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer eggs to a plate and top with sliced chives and a bit more pepper. Serve with buttered toast.

Notes

  • Use 1 ½-2 tablespoon of cottage cheese per egg.
  • The secret to great scrambled eggs is to cook them low and slow, stirring frequently. Slow cooking allows the proteins in the eggs to coagulate gently, resulting in a creamy, tender texture rather than a rubbery or tough consistency.
  • Certain brands of Cottage Cheese release more moisture during cooking than others. If your eggs appear watery, it's likely due to the higher moisture content in the cottage cheese. To prevent watery eggs, simply drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese before adding it to the eggs. Alternatively, you can extend the cooking time slightly to allow for the evaporation of any excess moisture.
  • Use a nontoxic, non-stick pan greased with melted butter to ensure the eggs won't stick and to promote even cooking.    
  • This egg breakfast recipe is best served immediately.
  • To make gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as long as the butter and cottage cheese are certified gluten-free (most are, but always check labels for hidden gluten).
  • To make dairy-free: Substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative like vegan butter or olive oil, and use a dairy-free cottage cheese or soft silken tofu for creaminess.
  • Nutritional information is an estimate only and will vary based upon specific ingredients and amounts used.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 14gFat: 10.4gSaturated Fat: 4.4gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1g
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