Cottage Cheese Omelet

5 from 1 vote

Creamier and higher in protein, adding cottage cheese to an omelet is a great way to make your morning eggs more filling and delicious.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings 1

Equipment

Medium skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup onion diced (about ½ of a small onion)
2 oz spinach chopped, (about 1 cup fresh)
3 large eggs
½ cup cottage cheese divided
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your skillet over medium heat. (Use a non-stick or low-stick pan like a well-seasoned cast iron or properly preheated stainless steel.)
Once the pan is hot, add the butter followed by the onions. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the spinach and cook for one additional minute until wilted.
1 tablespoon butter, ½ cup onion, 2 oz spinach
While the onions cook, crack the eggs into a bowl, add the salt, pepper and ⅓ cup of cottage cheese and whisk (a fork works) until well combined.
3 large eggs, ½ cup cottage cheese, ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Reduce the heat to medium low and pour the egg mixture evenly over the onions and spinach. Cover the skillet with a lid (to help cook the top without flipping).
After about 2 minutes, spread the remaining cottage cheese (about 2 tbsp) over one half of the omelet. Cover again and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the eggs are just set.
½ cup cottage cheese
Fold the omelet closed and transfer to a plate. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers: Omelets are best enjoyed fresh, but if you do have leftovers, store in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat in the microwave or gently in a skillet.

Make Ahead: For easier mornings, you can prep the sautéed onions and spinach ahead of time and store them in an airtight container (up to 3-4 days ahead).

Nutrition

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.

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