High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Salsa

Elevate your breakfast game with this High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Salsa recipe—a deliciously wholesome way to start your day! Packed with protein-rich eggs and creamy cottage cheese, these fluffy scrambled eggs are the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor. The dish is taken to the next level with a zesty homemade salsa featuring ripe tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and a splash of lime juice, accompanied by buttery avocado for a satisfying finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant and colorful dish is ideal for busy mornings or a post-workout meal. Serve it hot and top with fresh cilantro for a refreshing kick. Whether you're fueling your fitness goals or simply enjoying a hearty, protein-packed breakfast, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite addition to your routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium tomato
• 0.5 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 0.5 whole lime
• 0.5 whole jalapeño
• 1 small avocado

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the salsa. Dice the tomato and red onion finely. Chop the cilantro, and the jalapeño (removing seeds for less heat). Place these in a bowl.

Step 2

Squeeze the juice from half a lime over the salsa mixture. Season with a pinch of salt and mix well. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk together with milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Swirl to coat the skillet evenly.

Step 5

Once the oil is heated, pour in the egg mixture. Let it set for a few seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, moving the eggs from the edges toward the center to form large soft curds.

Step 6

Stir in the cottage cheese and gently fold into the scrambled eggs until well mixed and the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Dice the avocado and mix it gently with the prepared salsa.

Step 8

Serve the scrambled eggs on plates and top with a generous portion of the avocado salsa. Add extra cilantro as a garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	808.2

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 757.5mg	0%
Sodium 2320.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 181.8IU	0%
Calcium 266.4mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1382.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 21.8%