A healthy breakfast is at hand thanks to Dani Sire of Clean & Delicious. This cottage cheese & spinach egg bake is layered with spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese and eggs. It is low in calories, high in protein, gluten-free and vegetarian. The recipe makes for a perfect breakfast or a light lunch.
By The Numbers
- Prep & Cook Time: 90 Minutes
- Servings: 6
- Nutrition Notes (Per Serving): Calories 218: Carbohydrates 6g: Protein 21g: Fat 12g: Saturated Fat 5g: Cholesterol 338mg: Sodium 675mg: Fiber 1g: Sugar 3g: Potassium 435g: Calcium 156 mg: Vitamin C 7 mg: Iron 2 mg.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 8 ounces of cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cups (150 grams) of baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 12 eggs
- 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9″ x 13″ pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick sauté. 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.
- Toss in the spinach, turn off the heat, and toss until combined and spinach is slightly wilted.
- Spread the veggie mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.*
- Pour the egg mixture over the veggies. Use a fork to gently pull some of the veggies to the surface. Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
- Bake 30 minutes or until the eggs are set through. Rest for 15-25 minutes before cutting and serving.
About Dani Spies
Dani Spies is the founder and owner of Clean & Delicious. As a food blogger, YouTuber and holistic weight loss coach, she is dedicated to promoting simple, healthy and enjoyable recipes that are both easy to prepare and fun to make.
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