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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Tacos

A simple, fresh breakfast taco with cottage cheese, eggs, and avocado that’s quick to make and packed with protein.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 small flour tortillas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1/2 small avocado

Instructions

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the olive oil and let it warm for about 30 seconds.
  3. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them until well combined.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until scrambled and no longer runny.
  5. Season the eggs with salt and black pepper, and stir to combine.
  6. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Heat the tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
  8. Place the scrambled eggs evenly onto each tortilla.
  9. Top with cottage cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and avocado slices.
  10. Dollop sour cream on top of each taco.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy while warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, customize with salsa or hot sauce. To store leftovers, keep fillings separate from tortillas to avoid sogginess.

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