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Creamy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Chives

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A creamy, high-protein scrambled eggs recipe enhanced with cottage cheese and fresh chives, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder
  • Optional: fresh herbs like parsley or dill
  • Optional: grated cheese such as cheddar or parmesan

Instructions

  1. Crack 4 large eggs into a medium bowl and whisk vigorously with a fork or whisk until yolks and whites are fully blended and slightly frothy, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in ½ cup cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix just until combined without over-stirring.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil over medium-low heat in an 8-inch non-stick skillet.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and let it sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds to start setting on the bottom.
  5. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold the eggs from the edges toward the center every 20-30 seconds, allowing curds to form gradually. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until softly scrambled and creamy.
  6. Remove the pan from heat when eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet and glossy; residual heat will finish cooking.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra chives.

Notes

Cook eggs on low heat to avoid rubbery texture. Fold gently every 20-30 seconds instead of constant stirring. Drain excess whey from cottage cheese if eggs turn watery. Remove from heat when eggs are slightly wet to finish cooking off the stove. Fresh eggs yield fluffier texture. Optional additions include garlic powder, fresh herbs, or grated cheese.

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