Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Toast is a nutritious and flavorful breakfast or snack option featuring whole-grain bread topped with creamy low-fat cottage cheese, sliced boiled eggs, smoked salmon, and a sprinkle of chia seeds and fresh chives. It combines protein-rich ingredients for sustained energy and is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Protein Toppings
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup smoked salmon slices
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Put it on the stove, bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. After boiling, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them evenly.
- Toast the Bread: While the eggs cook, toast the whole-grain bread slices until they become golden brown and crisp to provide a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Spread Cottage Cheese: Evenly spread the low-fat cottage cheese over each slice of toasted bread, creating a creamy layer that adds protein and moisture.
- Add Egg and Salmon: Arrange the sliced boiled eggs and smoked salmon slices neatly on top of the cottage cheese-covered toast for a flavorful, protein-packed combination.
- Finish with Garnishes: Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over the assembled toasts. Then sprinkle with freshly chopped chives, flax seeds, salt, and black pepper according to your taste preferences to enhance flavor and add texture.
Notes
- Using whole-grain bread adds dietary fiber and nutrients compared to white bread.
- Flax seeds provide additional omega-3 fatty acids and fiber; you can substitute with chia seeds if preferred.
- For a vegetarian option, omit smoked salmon or replace it with sliced avocado or tomato.
- Boiling eggs precisely for 10 minutes yields firm yet tender yolks; adjust timing slightly for softer or harder yolks.
- Drizzling olive oil not only adds healthy fats but also enhances the flavor and texture of the toast.
