Garden Fresh Omelet with Cottage Cheese
Do you ever wonder how people make those fabulous, mouth watering omelets and flash them on Instagram before work?
Trust me, you’re not alone!
On a quest to make a picture perfect omelet of my own, I knew I had to create something that looked like it came straight out of a farmers market.
Enter, this Garden Fresh Omelet with Cottage Cheese!
Why cottage cheese?
Well, first off, because cottage cheese is packed with protein (nearly 15 grams in just 1/2 cup) and counts as 1 serving of dairy!
Plus, 1/2 cup serving of cottage cheese contains nearly 15% of your daily value of calcium, an essential nutrient that helps not only promote bone health but also may protect your body against cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I’m always trying to find creative ways to sneak in hearty nutrition without feeling like you have to eat a salad or smoothie.
By finely dicing those veggies (basically whatever “garden fresh” veggies you have on hand), mixing them with eggs and topping the omelet with cottage cheese, you’re able to pull a stealth health move and start your day with not only protein, veggies and dairy, but also fiber!
Here’s to hoping we all enjoy a delicious Garden Fresh Omelet this week (and who gives if it’s not Pinterest worthy, as long as you like it!)
Garden Fresh Omelet with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Muuna 2% or 4% milkfat cottage cheese
- 3 cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs with spinach, onion, pepper and salt.
- Spray a 6-inch nonstick pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and let set for 3 to 4 minutes.
- When sides are firm, quickly flip omelet using a large spatula to evenly cook both sides.
- Remove from heat and serve open face or folded with 1/2 cup cottage cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
Makenna says
SO good! Loved this one, can’t wait to make again!