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High-protein omelet with cottage cheese and pepper
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Omelet with cottage cheese and pepper (140 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 154 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.6 g of carbs, 16.9 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 15.4 µg of Biotin covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 2 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Omelet with cottage cheese and pepper is a simple pan-cooked dish of beaten eggs with pepper and soft curds. The Turkish name refers to lor, a mild, fresh Turkish curd cheese; it is not quite the same as the firmer, saltier cottage cheese often meant by the English label. The curds stay soft inside the tender omelet, while the pepper adds a fresh, savoury note.
In Turkey it is commonly served hot at breakfast, often alongside tomatoes, cucumber, greens and tea. It also makes an easy light lunch with salad or bread. Eggs and lor give it a protein-forward profile; use a modest amount of cooking fat and add extra pepper or greens for a lighter-feeling plate.
Selected: 100 g
154
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
12.1g
· 24% DV
Fat
10.2g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 32% · Fat 61%
Vitamins
Biotin
11µg · 37% DV
B12
0.72µg · 30% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
Vitamin C
18.4mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18.6µg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
182mg · 26% DV
Iodine
20µg · 13% DV
Sodium
268mg · 12% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 154 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.7:1).
Cook diced pepper in a lightly oiled pan until tender, then pour in beaten eggs. Add the cottage cheese, let the eggs set over medium-low heat, and fold the omelet before serving.
An omelet with cottage cheese and pepper can turn watery when the pepper or cheese releases moisture into the eggs. Sauté the pepper first until its liquid evaporates, and drain very wet cheese before adding it.
Yes, sauté the pepper before adding the eggs to an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper. This softens the pepper and drives off excess moisture, helping the eggs set rather than steam.
No, cottage cheese does not melt into a stretchy layer like cheddar; it stays in soft curds in an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper. Add it after pouring in the eggs for a more even filling.
Cook an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper gently over medium-low heat, and take it off before the eggs dry out. Beating the eggs just until combined helps avoid a dense, rubbery texture.
Yes, you can bake an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper. Sauté the pepper first, combine it with the eggs and cheese in an oven-safe dish, and bake until the center is fully set.
Sweet bell pepper works well in an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper because it softens quickly and complements the mild cheese. Red pepper gives a sweeter flavor, while green pepper tastes sharper.
Yes, spinach goes well in an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper. Cook it until wilted and remove excess liquid before adding the eggs, so the filling does not make the omelet soggy.
Serve an omelet with cottage cheese and pepper with toast, sliced tomatoes, or a simple green salad. These sides complement the soft egg-and-cheese filling without overpowering the pepper.
An omelet with cottage cheese and pepper keeps refrigerated in a covered container for up to three days. Cool it promptly after cooking, then reheat until steaming hot; the eggs may become firmer after reheating.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.