Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Avocado
Creamy scrambled eggs with cottage cheese, topped with smoked salmon, avocado, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. A quick, protein-packed breakfast or brunch.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 oz smoked salmon
- 1 medium avocado
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk the 4 eggs with 1/4 tsp salt until just combined. Do not overbeat.
- 2
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the eggs and let them set for 30 seconds.
- 3
Gently stir the eggs with a spatula, pushing them from the edges toward the center. When they are softly set but still glossy, about 2-3 minutes, remove from heat.
- 4
Fold in the 1/2 cup cottage cheese and stir gently until just incorporated. The eggs should be creamy, not dry.
- 5
Slice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange the eggs on a plate and top with the smoked salmon, avocado, tomatoes, and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Tools you’ll need
- Nonstick skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
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