Description
A delicious and nutritious cottage cheese frittata that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (small curd recommended)
- 1/4 cup milk (or water for a lighter option)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil or butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sautéed veggies in the skillet. Stir gently to distribute the veggies evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes or until the frittata is set and lightly golden on top.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm. Pair with a side salad or toast for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute milk with water.
- This frittata can be made ahead and reheated for an easy breakfast.
- Add your favorite vegetables or herbs for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg