Ingredients
1.5 cups egg whites
1 cup cottage cheese
1 finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped spinach or kale
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1-Preheat and Prep: Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8-inch round baking dish lightly.
2-Saute Veggies: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium. Add 1 finely chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup finely chopped spinach or kale, and 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
3-Blend Base: In a large bowl, mix 1.5 cups egg whites, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Use an immersion or tabletop blender for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
4-Combine: Stir cooled veggies into the blended mixture.
5-Bake: Pour into prepared dish. Bake 35-45 minutes until golden brown and firm in center. A knife inserted should come out clean.
6-Rest: Cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Last Step:
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🥄 For a traditional texture, use a prebaked crust if preferred.
🥬 Substitute whole eggs equivalent to 1.5 cups if desired.
🌿 Swap spinach with kale or other greens, ensuring frozen greens are defrosted and moisture removed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sodium: 832 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg