Description
A nourishing high protein breakfast to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 slice whole grain bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and add cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add spinach and bell pepper to the skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Cook until the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
- Toast the whole grain bread.
- Serve the egg mixture on the toast.
Notes
- Substitute eggs with egg whites for lower cholesterol.
- Use any leafy greens, like kale or Swiss chard.
- Opt for low-fat cottage cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: high protein breakfast, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast