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Quick High-Protein Egg Scramble with Spinach and Cottage Cheese

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A quick, easy, and protein-packed breakfast scramble combining fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh spinach for a healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs (room temperature for best fluffiness)
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (loosely packed, washed and roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste (sea salt or kosher salt works great)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crack 3 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the yolks and whites are well combined and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add ½ cup of small-curd cottage cheese to the eggs. Gently fold it in with your whisk or spatula to evenly distribute the curds without breaking them down completely.
  3. Roughly chop 1 cup of washed spinach. Optionally, sauté the spinach briefly in the pan with a little butter for 1-2 minutes before adding the egg mixture to soften the leaves and enhance flavor.
  4. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and let it melt completely and start to foam but not brown, about 1 minute.
  5. Add the chopped spinach to the butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green (if not pre-sautéed).
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture over the spinach in the pan. Let it sit undisturbed for 20 seconds so the edges begin to set.
  7. Using a spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center. Continue to fold and stir slowly every 15-20 seconds for about 3-4 minutes until eggs are tender and creamy.
  8. Season with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional garlic powder or chili flakes to taste. Give a final gentle stir to combine.
  9. Remove the pan from heat just before the eggs are fully cooked, as residual heat will finish cooking them.
  10. Serve immediately while warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use medium-low heat to prevent overcooking and browning. Be gentle and slow when stirring to keep eggs tender and creamy. Pre-sauté spinach to avoid watery scramble. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on stovetop.

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