Quick Cottage Cheese Protein Recipe: Simple & Delicious!
This quick and easy cottage cheese recipe combines protein-rich ingredients for a delicious and satisfying dish. Perfect for a snack, breakfast, or healthy side, it’s a true explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g cottage cheese (curdy)
- 2 eggs (size M)
- 60 g oats
- 1 small garlic clove (finely grated)
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of half an organic lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika (to taste)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (e.g. parsley, dill, or chives)
- Oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well until the ingredients are evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate, larger bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, grated garlic, mustard, and lemon zest until a homogeneous mixture is formed, about 3 minutes.
- Prepare the dough: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir briefly with a whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the patties fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Let the dough rest: Cover the dough and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. This is important for the oats to absorb moisture and improve the consistency of the patties.
- Fry the patties: Heat oil or butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Use a spoon to drop small portions of the dough (about 8-10 cm in diameter) into the pan. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the finished cottage cheese patties warm. They pair excellently with a fresh salad, herb quark, or a light dip. Enjoy them right after frying for the best flavor experience!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the dry and wet ingredients to prevent the patties from becoming tough. Use a non-stick pan to avoid sticking, and if using cast iron, ensure it is well greased.