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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Tacos

Quick, protein-packed breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, veggies, and cottage cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2/3 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 4 large eggs
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 small tortillas corn or flour
  • sliced avocado, salsa, or hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • small skillet or microwave-safe plate

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/4 cup diced onion and 1/3 cup diced bell pepper; sauté 3–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 2/3 cup chopped spinach and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; cook about 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
  4. In a bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  5. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the vegetables and scramble gently until just set.
  6. Lower the heat and fold in 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese; heat briefly until warmed through but not fully melted; adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Warm 4 small tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
  8. Divide the egg and vegetable mixture among the warmed tortillas.
  9. Top each taco with sliced avocado, salsa, or hot sauce if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Choose corn or flour tortillas based on preference.
  • Keep cottage cheese stirred so it warms evenly.