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Quick Indian Vegetarian Cottage Cheese Breakfast Recipe
Quick Indian vegetarian cottage cheese breakfast solves hunger with minimal ingredients when you need something satisfying and protein-rich. This simple recipe transforms basic cottage cheese into an exciting breakfast option with Indian spices and flavors. Perfect for busy mornings when you want something more interesting than plain cottage cheese but don't have time for elaborate cooking. The protein-rich breakfast provides sustained energy while the Indian spices add exciting flavors to start your day. This versatile recipe works with whatever additional ingredients you have available in your refrigerator.
You are hungry, you don’t have a lot of ingredients, but you have cottage cheese. If that’s the case, then try this super fast recipe with as few ingredients as you can imagine. It’s a quick yet delicious recipe for cheese lovers, vegetarians, or for anyone else. Serve hot with naan, tortilla, or brown bread.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups cottage cheese
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add black peppercorns and coriander seeds. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro, pink peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until flavors combine, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir cottage cheese into the peppercorn mixture. Season with salt and sugar; mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 289 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 289 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1562mg | 68% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 23g | 45% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 141mg | 11% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 345mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
