Give your morning toast a makeover with a plate of High Protein Egg and Farmer Cheese Toast. For this easy recipe, we spread our mildly tangy Lifeway Farmer Cheese over crisp toasted sourdough. Loaded with probiotics to support a healthy gut, our Farmer Cheese has a smooth and creamy texture and glides effortlessly across any toast you enjoy. We then add soft-boiled eggs which are prepared so they have a soft, tender yolk that’s encased in a delicately set egg white. And finally, we sprinkle hand-picked, aromatic herbs like chives and scallions to add a burst of freshness to every bite. Top with a squeeze of lemon and you’ve got a delight of a morning meal!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, soft boiled
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 cups Farmer Cheese
- small dash of salt and pepper
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- Topping: Fresh chopped basil or dill, fresh chives, scallions, extra-virgin olive oil, and pepper.
Directions
- To boil the eggs, lay the eggs in a pan and add water just enough to cover the eggs. Heat the pan until the water started boiling. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes. When done, immediately transfer the eggs to ice water and let them sit for 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Farmer Cheese, salt, and pepper. Then squeeze in the juice of half a lemon (it helps to bring out the flavors).
- Toast sourdough bread, top with Farmer Cheese mixture, sliced soft boiled eggs, fresh herbs, olive oil, and enjoy!
