Description
Start your day with a nutritious and satisfying meal by making these High Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches. Packed with eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, these sandwiches are a delicious way to fuel your morning.
Ingredients
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For the Sandwiches:
- 4 whole grain English muffins (split and toasted)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese or plant-based cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, lightly sautéed or raw
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: hot sauce or pesto for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until just set.
- Assemble: Toast the English muffins and sauté the spinach. Layer scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, avocado, and spinach on the muffins.
- Serve: Top with the remaining muffin halves. Enjoy warm with hot sauce or pesto if desired.
Notes
- For make-ahead option, assemble sandwiches without avocado and store in the fridge or freezer.
- Consider using plant-based substitutes for a vegan version of the sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
