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A cottage cheese omelette with fresh spinach is served alongside cherry tomatoes and a glass of water on a yellow background. A fork and a carton of eggs complete this vibrant, wholesome breakfast scene.
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5 from 7 ratings

Easy Cottage Cheese-Filled Omelette

These protein-packed cottage cheese omelettes are a fun twist on a classic—easy to make, customizable, and perfect for a filling, energizing breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfasts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Keyword: cottage cheese omelette, high protein breakfast, high protein omelette, omelet fillings, omelette fillings
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 1 omelette
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp milk 15 mL
  • 1 tsp olive oil 5 mL
  • 1 cup fresh spinach 30 g
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese 50 g
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Beat: Whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 Tbsp milk until smooth (the egg yolks and whites should be completely mixed together).
    Eggs mixed in a bowl.
  • Spinach: Add 1 tsp olive oil to a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 cup fresh spinach, cooking until it wilts down completely, about 1 minute. Once wilted, distribute spinach evenly around the bottom of the pan.
    Spinach in a pan.
  • Egg: Reduce heat to medium/low, then pour eggs over the spinach. Allow bottom of eggs to slightly set, 2 to 3 minutes. With a spatula, gently push an edge of the egg up while tilting the pan to allow the liquidy egg on top to flow underneath. Repeat this around the edge of the pan until no liquid is left.
    Eggs being poured into the pan with the spinach.
  • Fold: Spoon ¼ cup cottage cheese onto one side of the omelette. Fold the omelette in half or into thirds (pro tip: slide half of the omelette out of the pan and halfway onto a plate, then fold the remaining half over itself). Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
    Cottage cheese omelette in a pan.

Notes

Storage: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Simply reheat it in the microwave.
Spice It Up: A couple of quick dashes of hot sauce take this to the next level.
Feed A Crowd: Feeding a crowd? I'd recommend making this omelet in a sheet pan instead.
Add more veggies like onions, garlic, and peppers. Or go for umami by adding sauteed mushrooms and parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1omelette | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 20.2g | Fat: 14.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1.7g | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg
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