This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Omelet with Zucchini and Cheddar is a super easy, high-protein breakfast that comes together fast. It’s loaded with cottage cheese and cheddar for a protein boost, and it’s ready in about 10 minutes - perfect for busy mornings when you still want a healthy breakfast.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from The Family Food Kitchen
The key ingredients in this recipe are the eggs and the cottage cheese. By combing beaten eggs with cottage cheese as the base of the omelet, you get wonderful fluffy eggs, as well as increasing your protein intake.
To this cottage cheese omelette you can then add any variety of other ingredients. I've opted for the fresh flavour of zucchini, then added some shredded cheese, using strong cheddar for it's rich depth of flavor. However, you can play with the flavors in this omelet and I've made some suggestions later in the post.
Jump to:
- Why You'll Love This High Protein Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet
- High Protein Omelet Ingredients
- How to Make Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet- Step-By-Step
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Variations & Substitutions
- Tips & Tricks
- How To Serve
- How To Reheat
- Pin This High-Protein Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet Recipe For Later
- What Do You Think?!
- More Easy Breakfast Recipe Ideas
- Printable Recipe
- High-Protein Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet
- Reader Comments & Ratings
Why You'll Love This High Protein Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet
- This healthy one pan breakfast can be on the table in around 10 minutes, ideal for busy weekday mornings, or lazy weekends.
- Containing eggs, cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, this is a protein powerhouse of a breakfast.
- I've used zucchini in this recipe, but this recipe is completely customizable and you can add a whole variety of fresh vegetables and herbs to add extra flavor to your omelet.
- An omelet is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, helping reduce food water in your house.
- Try some of my other easy high protein recipes:
High Protein Omelet Ingredients
Find the full list and quantities in the recipe card below.
Eggs - I use 3 large free range eggs to make this omelet.
Cheese - I add both cottage cheese and cheddar cheese into this omelet for extra protein. The cottage cheese is mixed through the omelet to give the eggs a fluffier texture, whereas the shredded cheese adds depth of flavor.
Zucchini - you can use any variety or color of zucchini (courgette) in this recipe.
Butter - for the best flavor I cook the eggs in butter, but you could also use olive oil.
How to Make Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet- Step-By-Step
Find the full printable recipe card below.
Sauté the sliced zucchini with the butter in a nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat for around 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and softened.
Meanwhile whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together along with sea salt and black pepper.
Once the zucchini is softened, spread the slices over the pan so they're roughly evenly distributed. Pour over the egg mixture, tilting the pan to spread it evenly.
Cook for 2 to 3 mins, lifting edges with a spatula so the uncooked eggs runs underneath the parts that have started to cook already.
Sprinkle cheddar over one half of the omelette then fold the plain half over to cover the cheese. Cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the eggs have set and serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Protein is in this Omelet?
Alongside the eggs, this healthy omelette also contains protein rich cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, giving this omelet recipe 32 grams of protein per serving.
Are omelets good for protein?
Yes, omelets are a great way of incorporating more protein into our daily diets. If you add extra ingredients like cheese, meat or seafood to the omelete then that further increases the protein count.
Variations & Substitutions
Omelets are really versatile, and you can add a variety of different ingredients to the egg mixture. Here are some suggestion of what to put in a high protein omelet:
Cheese - mature cheddar cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, crumbly goat cheese, blue cheese
Vegetables - fresh spinach, green onions (spring onions), red onions, red peppers, green peppers (or any other color bell peppers), chili peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms
Fresh Herbs - basil, dill, parsley, tarragon, cilantro (coriander)
Meat - chop up some roast ham, shred some leftover roast chicken, add thin slices of salami
Seafood - a handful of prawns, tear through some smoked salmon or trout
Tips & Tricks
Always take time to properly season eggs with both salt and black pepper. Just a pinch of salt will make a huge difference to the flavor.
For a really low-calorie meal, you can make a low calorie omelette by making a white omelette. However, both the fresh egg whites and egg yolks contain protein so whilst it will contain fewer calories, you will reduce the overall protein in the recipe.
How To Serve
This high protein omelet is filling meal, so I keep any additional sides simple. Usually adding a green salad or a tomato salad. Try my Spinach & Arugula Salad, Kale Cannellini Salad, Fall Kale Salad, Beetroot Walnut Feta Salad or my Beet & Yogurt Salad.
How To Reheat
Omelette's are definitely best served warm, straight from the pan. If you reheat omelete you run the risk of completely overcooking the egg and it becoming rubbery. They are delicious served cold the next day however, so that is always a good option for leftovers.
Pin This High-Protein Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet Recipe For Later
What Do You Think?!
I'd love to know what you think about this recipe! I'd be so grateful if you scroll down to the bottom of the page and leave a star rating and comment.
Don't forget to go over to Facebook and Instagram and make sure you're following me so you can join in the chat. And remember to save this recipe to your Pinterest too!
More Easy Breakfast Recipe Ideas
Printable Recipe
High-Protein Zucchini & Cheddar Omelet
Ingredients
- ½ medium Zucchini - sliced into half moons
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Cottage Cheese
- 1 tsp Butter
- ⅓ cup Cheddar Cheese - sharp, grated
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sliced zucchini with the butter over a medium-high heat for around 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and softened.
- Meanwhile whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together along with sea salt and black pepper.
- Once the zucchini is softened, spread the slices over the pan so they're roughly evenly distributed.
- Pour over the egg mixture, tilting the pan to spread it evenly.
- Cook for 2 to 3 mins, lifting the edges with a spatula so the uncooked egg runs underneath the parts that have started to cook already.
- Sprinkle cheddar over one half of the omelette then fold the plain half over to cover the cheese.
- Cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the eggs have set.
- Serve hot.
Comments
No Comments