Okay, hear me out– this new recipe might sound a little wonky, but you are going to LOVE it! It’s such a creative and nutritious twist to your morning egg tacos. The secret? The “tortilla” is actually made with cottage cheese!
How do you make the cottage cheese tortilla you might ask? First, whisk the cottage cheese and egg whites together in a bowl. Then spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet in equal circles. Top the finished cottage cheese tortilla with eggs, and TADA you have a high-protein, low-carb and delicious meal.
This is a great way to sneak in more protein into your diet without feeling like you have to compromise on taste.
Try this recipe and let me know what you think, in the comments below!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Egg Whites
- 1/16 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 tsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Egg
- 1 tbsp Pesto
- 1/2 cup Microgreens
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the cottage cheese and egg whites together in a bowl. Spoon the mixture onto the baking sheet into equal circles.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until crispy. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the oil to a pan and cook the eggs until the whites have set and the yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Top the cottage cheese taco shells with pesto, eggs, and microgreens. Enjoy!
