Cottage Cheese and Chive Pancakes

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Tzfat (Safed), Israel

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Cottage Cheese and Chive Pancakes, plated and ready to serve

These are a savory departure from a typical sweet breakfast pancake, built on cottage cheese for protein and richness, and finished with a generous amount of fresh chives.

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Ingredients for Cottage Cheese and Chive Pancakes

Cottage Cheese and Chive Pancakes

Savory almond flour pancakes studded with cottage cheese and fresh chives, pan-fried until golden.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives chopped
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp butter for the pan

Instructions

  • Whisk cottage cheese and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Stir in almond flour, chives, baking powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon batter into the skillet in 1/4-cup portions, cooking 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
  • Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Cottage cheese provides a substantial amount of protein along with calcium.
  • Almond flour adds fiber and healthy fats in place of wheat flour.
  • A savory, protein-forward pancake that works well for breakfast, brunch, or a light dairy dinner.
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