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Cottage Cheese Protein Plate with Veggies & Spiced Egg


  • Author: Caroline Jones
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 1 plate 1x

Description

A quick, protein-packed breakfast plate featuring creamy cottage cheese, soft-boiled eggs, fresh cucumber and tomatoes, and a touch of spice.


Ingredients

Scale

½ cup low-fat cottage cheese

2 soft-boiled eggs

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

½ cucumber, sliced

Pinch of black pepper or za’atar

Optional: sea salt, chili flakes, or olive oil drizzle


Instructions

1. Bring water to a gentle boil. Lower in eggs and cook for 6–7 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath and peel after cooling.

2. Slice the cucumber and quarter the cherry tomatoes.

3. Scoop cottage cheese onto the plate. Arrange sliced cucumbers and tomatoes around it.

4. Cut boiled eggs in half and place with yolk up.

5. Sprinkle black pepper, za’atar, or chili flakes over the top. Add olive oil if desired.

Notes

Use high-quality cottage cheese with minimal additives.

Prep eggs ahead of time and store in fridge for up to 3 days.

Add lemon juice or herbs like parsley or dill for extra brightness.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Assembled
  • Cuisine: Clean Eating

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Protein Plate, savory breakfast, spiced egg, healthy protein plate, low-carb breakfast