These Spinach Basil Cottage Cheese Breakfast Flatbreads are a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and fresh flavors from spinach and basil, they make for a healthy breakfast option that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
This recipe is perfect for those looking for healthy breakfast recipes that are simple and quick to make. Ideal for the Mediterranean diet, these flatbreads are a great addition to your breakfast dishes repertoire.
Healthy Spinach Basil Cottage Cheese Flatbreads
These flatbreads feature a blend of creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and aromatic basil, all served on a warm flatbread. This recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people, making it a perfect choice for a savory breakfast or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat flatbreads or pita breads
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop the spinach and basil, and set aside.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped spinach, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Flatbreads: Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over each flatbread.
- Cook the Flatbreads: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the flatbreads in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are warm and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet, garnish with cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes if desired, and slice into wedges. Enjoy your savory breakfast flatbreads!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 flatbreads
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
