Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg — optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a pie dish with olive oil.
  2. Sauté spinach for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Squeeze out excess water.
  3. Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg.
  4. Stir in spinach and half the cheese.
  5. Pour into the dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and the center is set.
  7. Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve.