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Healthy Cottage Cheese & Spinach Egg Bake


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A protein-packed cottage cheese and spinach egg bake that is easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 12 eggs
  • 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9” x 13” pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are lightly browned.
  3. Toss in the spinach and turn off the heat; mix until combined and the spinach is slightly wilted.
  4. Spread the veggie mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies, gently using a fork to pull some of the veggies to the surface.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set through. Let it rest for 15-25 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese. Enhance the flavor with herbs like dill or thyme.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 300mg