Description
A protein-packed, low-carb breakfast dish featuring creamy cottage cheese, fluffy eggs, and fresh chives, baked to perfection for a light and savory start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cottage cheese and chopped chives.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until eggs are set and lightly golden on top.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chives with green onions or herbs like parsley or dill.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a bit of shredded cheese on top before baking.
- This recipe is great for meal prep—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 375mg