Description
A quick, flavorful, and protein-rich breakfast featuring creamy cottage cheese, savory pesto, and perfectly cooked eggs over hearty whole grain toast. Comes together in just 10 minutes and delivers over 30g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
2 eggs (can use egg whites if preferred)
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt for a tangier finish)
1 tbsp basil pesto (or sun-dried tomato pesto)
1 slice whole grain or sourdough toast (gluten-free works too)
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, salt, cracked pepper
Instructions
1. Toast your bread to golden.
2. Heat a pan with a splash of olive oil.
3. Crack the eggs and cook to your preferred doneness.
4. Spread cottage cheese over the toast.
5. Top with eggs, dollop pesto, and sprinkle salt and cracked pepper.
6. Serve warm.
Notes
Top with sliced avocado or cherry tomatoes for added texture and heart-healthy fats.
Use a ceramic nonstick skillet for faster, easier cooking.
Pairs great with a soy latte or protein smoothie for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese toast, pesto eggs, healthy breakfast