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Healthy High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Spinach

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A quick and easy high-protein breakfast scramble combining eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh spinach, perfect for weight loss and a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup small curd cottage cheese (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (chives or parsley, optional)

Instructions

  1. Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup of small curd cottage cheese, a pinch of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder if using. Whisk everything together until combined but still a bit lumpy.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of roughly chopped fresh spinach and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and bright green. Remove spinach from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds until edges start to set.
  4. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold and push the eggs from the edges toward the center every 15-20 seconds, allowing soft curds to form. Continue for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. When eggs are about 70% cooked but still slightly runny, fold in the sautéed spinach. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute to warm through.
  6. Remove from heat promptly to avoid overcooking. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use low and slow heat to keep eggs creamy and soft. Avoid overwhisking to keep cottage cheese curds visible. Sauté spinach separately to prevent watery eggs. Add spinach just before eggs finish cooking to keep greens vibrant. Fresh herbs add brightness and freshness. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat gently in a skillet.

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