Description
Delicious and versatile spinach cottage cheese flagels, perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (or ground flaxseed mixed with water for vegan option)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt preferred)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or feta for a tangy flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg. Mix until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to form flagel shapes, ensuring space between each.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg