Heart-Healthy Cheesy Spinach Bake
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Cheesy Spinach Bake, a deliciously wholesome twist on comfort food. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach, creamy low-fat cottage cheese, and just the right amount of shredded part-skim mozzarella and parmesan, this bake delivers all the flavor without the extra calories. Flavored with aromatic garlic, onion, and a touch of fresh dill, the dish is topped with a golden layer of whole-grain breadcrumbs for added texture and crunch. Perfect for meal prepping or as a light yet satisfying dinner, this recipe is easy to make, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time before baking to perfection. Low in fat but high in taste, it's a nutritious option for anyone seeking heart-healthy meals that don’t compromise on comfort or flavor. Make it today and enjoy a warm, cheesy bake that's good for both the body and soul!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 200 grams low-fat cottage cheese
- 100 grams shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole grain breadcrumbs
- 20 grams parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly, drying with paper towels or a salad spinner.
Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, egg whites, fresh dill, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated evenly.
Lightly grease a baking dish with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Pour the spinach and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
Mix the whole grain breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the spinach mixture evenly.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the mixture is set.
Allow the spinach bake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 2656 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 80.5 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1642 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
