High Protein Creamy Spinach
Elevate your veggie game with this High Protein Creamy Spinach recipe, a nutrient-packed dish that combines wholesome ingredients with rich, velvety textures. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal, this recipe features fresh spinach leaves cooked to tender perfection and bathed in a creamy blend of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese. Sautéed onions and garlic enhance the flavor, while a hint of nutmeg adds warmth to the dish. Nutritional yeast delivers a savory, umami punch, making it ideal for health-conscious eaters and those seeking plant-forward protein options. Ready in just 30 minutes, this high protein and low-carb recipe is the ultimate side or standalone dish for busy days and balanced diets. Serve warm and enjoy its creamy, nutrient-dense goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh spinach leaves
- 200 g cottage cheese
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water, then drain them to remove excess water.
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches if necessary. Stir gently as it wilts down, cooking for about 5 minutes until all the spinach is wilted.
In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cooked spinach in the skillet.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Mix well until everything is well combined and the sauce becomes creamy.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring the spinach is fully coated and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 969 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 929 mg | 20% | |
*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.
