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Spinach and Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 278kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Whisk or a form

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tbs avocado oil you can use EVOO, butter
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Crack the eggs into a large bowl,  discard the shells. Then add the cottage cheese and add a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk with a form or a whisk to combine the eggs and cottage cheese together.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil or any fat of your choice such as olive oil, butter, coconut oil, or bacon fat.
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning
  • Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture to the skillet and let it sit for a few seconds until the edges start to set.
  • Using a rubber spatula (preferred) gently scrape the edges towards the middle of the pan. Continue to scrape and stir until the eggs are set to desired doneness. 
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste or sprinkle an everything bagel spice

Notes

Serve with your favorite whole grain toast, country potatoes, hash browns, fruit, or anything you're craving

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 418mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3481IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg