Description
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Tacos are a nutritious and delicious start to your day, featuring crispy baked cheese bases topped with fried eggs, pesto, rocket, chives, sriracha, and creamy avocado. This easy recipe combines protein-rich ingredients and bold flavors for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Taco Bases
- 3 tablespoons low fat cottage cheese (approximately 200g)
- 1 egg white
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Toppings
- 2 fried eggs
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- Handful of rocket (arugula)
- Chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer: Set your oven or air fryer to 400°F (about 200°C) to prepare for baking the taco bases.
- Mix cottage cheese and egg white: In a bowl, whisk together the low fat cottage cheese and egg white with a fork until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Form taco bases: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into two equal circles on the sheet, spreading them out to form small taco bases. Season each base with salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes as desired.
- Bake the taco bases: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven or air fryer. Bake for 20 to 35 minutes, depending on your appliance. Halfway through baking, carefully dab any excess liquid with a paper towel and use a spatula to reshape the taco bases if needed. The bases should become crispy and golden brown.
- Cool taco bases: Remove the taco bases and let them cool for 10 minutes. This helps them firm up and become more manageable for toppings.
- Prepare the toppings: While the bases cool, fry 2 eggs to your preferred doneness. Chop the chives and slice the avocado.
- Assemble the tacos: Spread one tablespoon of pesto over each cooled taco base. Top with a fried egg, a handful of rocket, chopped chives, and avocado slices. Drizzle each taco with sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy your high-protein cottage cheese breakfast tacos immediately while fresh and flavorful.
Notes
- Baking times can vary between ovens and air fryers; watch the taco bases closely to ensure they become golden and crispy without overcooking.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- The cooling step is important to help the taco bases hold their shape when adding toppings.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels according to your taste preferences.
- For extra protein, you can add more egg whites or an additional fried egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
