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Healthy Egg White Spinach Scramble with Cottage Cheese and Salsa

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A light, protein-packed breakfast scramble combining egg whites, fresh spinach, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty salsa for a quick and nourishing start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large egg whites (about 180 ml or 3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup small-curd, low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa (medium-spicy, chunky style)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: smoked paprika or chili flakes for smoky kick

Instructions

  1. Rinse and roughly chop 1 cup of fresh spinach. Measure out 6 large egg whites (about 3/4 cup), 1/2 cup of small-curd cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup of your favorite salsa. Have salt, pepper, and olive oil ready.
  2. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Let it warm until it shimmers but doesn’t smoke, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the chopped spinach to the pan. Stir gently with a spatula until the leaves wilt and turn bright green, about 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  4. While the spinach cooks, whisk the egg whites in a bowl until slightly frothy to add air and fluffiness.
  5. Pour the whisked egg whites over the wilted spinach in the pan. Let it sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds to start setting around the edges.
  6. Using a spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center, creating soft folds. Keep heat medium-low to prevent drying out.
  7. When the eggs are about halfway cooked but still moist, spoon in the cottage cheese evenly over the mixture.
  8. Carefully fold the cottage cheese into the eggs and spinach, letting it warm through for another minute until creamy but not watery.
  9. Remove the pan from heat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Plate the scramble and dollop the salsa on top or on the side for a bright, zesty contrast.

Notes

Use medium to medium-low heat to avoid rubbery egg whites. Add cottage cheese when eggs are halfway cooked to prevent watery texture. Use small-curd cottage cheese for best creaminess. Fresh salsa adds a bright contrast; add it fresh after reheating leftovers. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with mashed avocado or dairy-free yogurt.

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