Cottage Cheese Egg Sandwich: A High-Protein Breakfast

If you're searching for a breakfast that's quick, healthy, and packed with flavor, this Cottage Cheese Egg Sandwich is your new best friend. Combining creamy cottage cheese, fluffy eggs, vibrant spinach, and the crunch of sourdough toast with a smear of pesto, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between nutrition and indulgence.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 1 single-serving container of cottage cheese (Good Culture, 5.3 oz)

• A handful of fresh spinach leaves

• 1 slice of sourdough bread, toasted

• 1-2 teaspoons pesto (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Toast

   • Toast your sourdough slice to your preferred level of crispiness.

   • Spread a thin layer of pesto on the toast while it’s warm and set it aside.

2. Mix the Eggs and Cottage Cheese

   • In a medium-sized bowl, crack the eggs and add the cottage cheese.

   • Whisk the mixture together until smooth and combined.

3. Cook the Spinach

   • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.

   • Add the spinach and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until it’s wilted. Push the spinach to the side of the skillet.

4. Cook the Egg-Cottage Cheese Mixture

   • Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the spinach.

   • Stir gently to scramble the eggs, allowing them to cook until fluffy and the cottage cheese is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Assemble the Sandwich

   • Place the spinach-egg-cottage cheese mixture on top of your pesto-smeared sourdough toast.

   • Sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper or red pepper flakes for a little kick.

6. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Serve immediately and enjoy this protein-packed, flavor-filled start to your day!

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Why This Recipe is Gut-Friendly

1. Cottage Cheese
   Packed with probiotics and protein, cottage cheese supports gut health and provides long-lasting energy.

2. Eggs
   A rich source of protein and essential nutrients like choline, eggs help support metabolism and brain function.

3. Spinach
   Loaded with fiber and antioxidants, spinach is a gentle yet effective way to keep your gut happy.

4. Sourdough Bread
   Made with fermented dough, sourdough bread is easier to digest and gentler on the stomach compared to regular bread.

5. Pesto
   While pesto is there to boost flavor, the olive oil and fresh herbs it contains also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Tips for Success

• Swap sourdough for gluten-free bread if needed.

• Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or freshly cracked black pepper for a little extra zest.

• Try using arugula instead of spinach for a peppery twist.