Meatless Monday: Omelet with Cottage Cheese & Basil

Some recipes don’t shout for attention—they seduce you quietly. This omelet is one of those dishes. It starts with something familiar—eggs in a pan—but then takes a turn toward something brighter, fresher, and far more interesting.

If you’re the kind of home cook who loves discovering new flavor combinations, this is your moment. Creamy cottage cheese meets fragrant basil, creating a filling that’s light yet indulgent. Add the burst of sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, and suddenly this humble omelet feels like something you’d order at a sunlit café, fork in one hand and espresso in the other.

What I love most about this dish is how effortlessly it elevates everyday ingredients. Cottage cheese—often overlooked—becomes silky and luxurious when paired with herbs. Basil brings that unmistakable green, aromatic freshness that wakes up the palate. And the thin, delicate omelets wrap it all together into something that feels both comforting and quietly adventurous.

This is breakfast (or brunch… or a light dinner) for anyone who cooks out of curiosity and joy—who knows that sometimes the best meals are the ones that surprise you just a little.

Omelet with Cottage Cheese & Basil

Ingredient List

6 large eggs
4 tbsp. water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp. oil or butter
1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
⅞ cup (200g) cottage cheese
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

In a bowl, beat the eggs with the water. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat a small amount of oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Pour in a thin layer of the egg mixture and cook until just set. Repeat until you have four thin omelets. Keep them warm under aluminum foil.
Finely chop the fresh basil and mix it into the cottage cheese. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Divide the cottage cheese mixture and cherry tomatoes evenly over each omelet. Roll them up gently, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 200
Fats per serving: 14 grams
Protein per serving: 15 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 3 grams

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