Healthy Recipes

Spiced Lentil & Cottage Cheese Scramble

Spiced Lentil & Cottage Cheese Scramble

Healthy recipe · Breakfast
15 min1 serving380 kcal

A balanced breakfast recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein25 g · 32% kcal
Carbohydrates35 g · 45% kcal
Fats8 g · 23% kcal

Ingredients

  • Red Lentils (cooked)
    Red Lentils (cooked)1/2 cup
  • Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
    Low-Fat Cottage Cheese1/2 cup
  • Spinach
    Spinach1 cup, packed
  • Turmeric Powder
    Turmeric Powder1/4 teaspoon
  • Cumin Seeds
    Cumin Seeds1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    Black PepperPinch

Method

  1. 1

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the cooked red lentils, turmeric powder, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    Add the packed spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cottage cheese and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through and slightly creamy.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories380kcal
Protein25g
Carbs35g
Fats8g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Red Lentils (cooked)1169 g20 g0.4 g
Low-Fat Cottage Cheese7211 g3.4 g1 g
Spinach232.9 g3.6 g0.4 g
Turmeric Powder3129 g67 g5.5 g
Cumin Seeds37518 g44 g22 g
Black Pepper25110 g64 g3.3 g
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