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Cottage Cheese Frittata
This easy vegetable frittata recipe is made with cottage cheese which makes the frittata super creamy and adds a big boost of protein. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a light dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped asparagus
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups packed spinach leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 10 large eggs
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped fresh basil
- Freshly chopped chives and extra Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a 10-inch oven safe skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, asparagus, and red pepper. Cook until veggies are tender, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a little salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cooked veggies in the skillet. Top with the basil. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 1 minute to let the bottom set up.
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook until the frittata is set, about 12 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to over-bake or the frittata can become rubbery. You want to cook frittata until the eggs are just set.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped chives and Parmesan cheese. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve warm.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the frittata for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1597IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1597IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.