Baked Egg Tortilla
This baked egg tortilla is delicious and wholesome, packed with fresh vegetables, protein, and creamy cottage cheese. It's a tasty way to start your day or wind down your evening, and it takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 331kcal
Ingredients
- 1 low-carb tortilla
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup ham chopped
- 2 tbsp red pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup spinach finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it's hot and ready when you're ready to cook.
- In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the cottage cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Take the large low-carb tortilla and gently press it into a baking dish or cake pan to form a large cup shape. Ensure the edges are slightly folded upward to contain the egg mixture.
- Pour the prepared egg and cottage cheese mixture into the tortilla cup, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped red pepper, ham and finely chopped spinach over the egg mixture.
- Scatter the diced cherry tomatoes on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the tortilla and toppings.
- Place the baking dish or cake pan with the assembled tortilla into the preheated oven.
- Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes or until the egg is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on it towards the end to prevent overcooking.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot, and enjoy this delicious and satisfying high protein meal!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 1011mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1661IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 6g