Low-Carb Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Optional Ingredients for Added Flavor (Low-Carb):
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional, as they add a small amount of carbs)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. If using, add grated cheese, spinach/kale, and diced bell peppers. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges are golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving): Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: ~140
- Total Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: ~195mg
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Total Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: ~2g
- Protein: ~16g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Optional Ingredients for Added Flavor (Low-Carb):
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional, as they add a small amount of carbs)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. If using, add grated cheese, spinach/kale, and diced bell peppers. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges are golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving): Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: ~140
- Total Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: ~195mg
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Total Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: ~2g
- Protein: ~16g