High-Protein Matzo Brei
7
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
This classic egg recipe gets a protein glow up thanks to the addition of fat free cottage cheese and swapping out Greek yogurt for the typical sour cream. Don't wait for Passover to whip up this delicious and satisfying one-dish meal.
Ingredients
Egg
4 item(s), large
Fat free cottage cheese
¾ cup(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp
Black pepper
2 pinch(es)
Matzos
4 item(s)
Olive oil cooking spray
8 spray(s)
Onion
¼ cup(s), chopped
Chives
2 tsp, chopped, or other fresh herbs like parsley
Unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup(s), divided
Plain fat free Greek yogurt
6 Tbsp, divided
Instructions
1
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2
Rinse the matzo sheets under cold water for 20 seconds. Shake off excess water and break into small pieces into the bowl with the egg mixture. Stir to combine and let stand 5 minutes.
3
Coat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil spray. Add the onion and cook on medium-high, until onions are golden, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
4
To onion, add the matzo and egg mixture. Cook 2 minutes, or until eggs are set to desired doneness, stirring often.
5
To serve, garnish with the chive or other herbs. Serve with dollops of the applesauce and Greek yogurt.
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