NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 links chicken sausage

1 large egg

0.25 cup egg whites

0.5 cup cottage cheese

1 cup baby spinach

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh chives

PREPARATION

• 1

  Slice the chicken sausage into half-inch rounds.

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the sausage rounds to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes until they are beautifully browned on both sides.

• 4

  In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg, egg whites, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.

• 5

  Lower the heat to medium and toss the baby spinach into the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until just wilted.

• 6

  Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and spinach, letting it sit for 30 seconds to begin setting.

• 7

  Add the cottage cheese to the center of the pan and use a silicone spatula to gently fold the eggs over the cheese.

• 8

  Continue to stir slowly for 2 minutes until the eggs are soft-scrambled and the cottage cheese is warm and integrated.

• 9

  Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh chives before serving immediately.