Omelet With Cottage Cheese & Basil

Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsYields2 ServingsCategory
 3 large eggs
 2 tbsp oil or butter
 1 bunch of fresh basil
 ¾ cup cottage cheese
 6 cherry tomatoes
What you need to do
1

Beat the eggs with the water and season with salt and pepper.

2

Heat oil in a frying pan and bake 1 thin omelet, repeat until you have 2 omelets. Keep them warm under aluminum foil.

3

Chop the basil finely and mix with the cottage cheese. Season with freshly ground pepper.

4

Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Divide the cottage cheese and tomato over the omelets and roll them up. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

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