Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Scramble
Fluffy scrambled eggs enriched with low-fat cottage cheese and sweet red bell pepper. A quick, savory breakfast offering over 30g of protein with zero added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Birch + Lila
Birch created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
Time saver
Store leftover cooked scramble in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a microwave.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add 0.5 pcs diced red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Look for: softened
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Whisk together 2 large eggs
Whisk together 2 large eggs, 0.25 cup (60 ml) egg whites, and 0.5 cup (113g) low-fat cottage cheese in a medium bowl until blended.
Look for: blended
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Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture…
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the peppers.
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Gently turn and scramble with a spatula…
Gently turn and scramble with a spatula over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until curds are soft and fully set.
Look for: curds are soft and fully set
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Remove from heat immediately and transfer to…
Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a warm plate to serve.
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