Description
A quick, high-protein, one-pan scramble using eggs and cottage cheese, perfect for a fast and filling lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 large eggs, or 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- Pinch salt and pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the cottage cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk until fully combined. Set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and generously mist it with olive oil spray. Add the spinach leaves and using a rubber spatula, sauté for about 1-2 minutes until wilted down.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the egg-cottage cheese mixture into the pan with the spinach. Using the rubber spatula, gently push sections of the eggs towards the center of the pan as they begin to set. Continue doing this for about 2 to 2.5 minutes, until the eggs are creamy, softly scrambled and just set.
- Remove from heat, garnish with optional ground black pepper, fresh herbs like parsley or chives, and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is inspired by the need for fast, filling, and nourishing meals when time is limited.
- Breakfast can be lunch, and comfort food can be simple and balanced.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop Scrambling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 372
Keywords: Protein Packed Lunch, Breakfast for Lunch, High Protein Meals, Easy Lunch Ideas, One Pan Meals, Healthy Comfort Food, Quick Lunch Recipes