A healthy and savoury breakfast is the perfect way to start your day and this cottage cheese breakfast bowl delivers. We have protein, healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals in one hearty breakfast dish.
A hearty breakfast is the best way to start your day and this cottage cheese bowl has all the ingredients you need to keep you full until lunch. This protein-packed cold breakfast bowl is so easy to make but pops with flavour.
In this delicious breakfast bowl, you will get lots of protein, healthy fats and a pop of vitamins to get your day started. You can easily mix up the ingredients with your favourites to customize this cottage cheese breakfast bowl to your liking.
Preparing a Savoury Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
Protein
Eggs: Eggs are laid by many different animals but chicken eggs are what we use in this recipe. Eggs provide protein, fat and many other nutrients and therefore are a healthy part of our diet. Here they are used as a binder.
Cottage cheese: Cottage cheese is made up of curdled milk which creates curds. It comes in many different varieties, from dry to creamy with varying curd sizes. It has a mild slightly savoury flavour which makes it perfect for both savoury and sweet dishes. Cottage cheese is rich in calcium and protein making it a healthy part of your breakfast.
Produce
Avocado: Avocados are medium-sized fruit with a soft green flesh, a large pit and leathery-looking skin. Avocados are relatively bland in taste and are a good source of healthy fats. They are native to South America where most of the avocado production occurs.
Tomato: Tomatoes are actually a fruit, despite most people believing them to be vegetables. For this recipe, we use tomatoes on the vine. They are larger tomatoes sold still attached to the vine. They are the perfect size for slicing and have a slightly sweet flavour when fully ripe. They contain vitamins C, E and A and are a great addition to any sandwich. Burger or wrap. Â
Pantry
Balsamic glaze: Balsamic glaze is basically a balsamic vinegar reduction. I usually buy it because it lasts a really long time but if you want to make it at home, add 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to a small pot and cook it on low heat let it simmer until it is reduced by about half. It will become thicker and syrupy and that’s when you know it’s ready.
Hemp hearts: Also sometimes referred to as hemp seeds, hemp hearts are actually the inside of hemp seeds. They are actually 30% fat and are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They also contain protein which is always a great addition to a kid’s meal.
Olive oil: I use olive oil for this recipe because of its mild flavour. Olive oil is the fat extracted from olives. The least processed is extra virgin olive oil, which I use in this recipe.
How to Make a Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Gather all of you ingredients because this
is another quick recipe.Step 1: Fry the egg
We will start with cooking the egg because while its frying you can out together the rest of the bowl.
Add the oil to a small pan and once hot crack the eggs into the pan. You can sprinkle the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
If you like a sunny side up egg, lower the heat and place the lid over the pan as soon as you place the eggs in the pan. Keep
Step 2: Prepare the avocado
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
TIP: Â There are many ways that you can remove the pit from the avocado.
- One way it to push on the back of the pit through the avocado peel simply pushing the pit out. Though effective this method does mush the actual avocado so if you’re looking for a nice presentation you might want to try the next one.
- Another way is it to push the blade of a large knife into the middle of the pit. To do this you will need to use one swift and fearless motion, a snap of the wrist if you will, to jam that blade in the pit. Once the knife is in simply twist to remove the pit.
Once you have the pit out you can slice the avocado right in its peel, gently so you don’t go through the peel. Then scoop it out using a large soup spoon.
Step 3: Assemble the Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Now it’s time to put all the pieces together. Start by spreading half of the cottage cheese on the bottom of each large bowl. I like to use pasta bowls for their perfect depth and width.
Next place half an avocado in each bowl on top of the cottage cheese spreading the slices across the middle.
Now sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper splitting them among the two bowls as well as hemp seeds.Â
By this point, the egg should be cooked. Remove them from the pan and place on top of the avocado toast.
To finish off the dish drizzle everything with some balsamic glaze and you’re all set!
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Substitutions
Balsamic Glaze: The glaze is just one of many options that you have for topping your savoury cottage cheese breakfast bowl. If you want to add some spice try topping your breakfast bowl with sriracha or try one of our spicy condiments:
You can also just use regular balsamic vinegar if you don’t have the glaze, which is just a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Serving a Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
Once you’re done assembling your savoury breakfast bowl it is ready to serve as is.
Since this is a low-carb breakfast you may want to add some carbs as a side. A delicious crostini with garlic butter or simply a piece of buttered toast will be great additions.
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Savoury Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- Small pan
- Knife
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat up the oil in a small pan on medium heat.1 tbsp olive oil
- Once the oil is hot, crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Then lower the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.2 eggs
- While the eggs are cooking, cut up the tomato into chunks and cut the avocado in half. Then slice the avocado into even slices leaving it in the peel.1 avocado, 6-8 slices tomato
- Now split the cottage cheese across two bowls. Place it on the bottom of each bowl spreading it out in an even layer. Sprinkle half the salt and pepper over between each bowl. Next place the sliced avocado on top of the cottage cheese and top with the hemp seeds.1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 avocado, ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper, 2 tsp hemp seeds
- The eggs should be cooked by now. Place each egg on top of the avocado and spread the tomatoes around the outer edges of the bowl.2 eggs
- Sprinkle everything with the remaining salt and pepper and drizzle with balsamic glaze. For alternate options to the glaze see our substitutions section below.¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper, 1 tsp balsamic glaze
