NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 large eggs

0.5 cup liquid egg whites

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 oz feta cheese

2 cups fresh spinach

1 sheet phyllo dough

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.13 tsp ground nutmeg

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe dish.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.

• 3

  Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until completely wilted, then transfer to a colander and press out all excess liquid.

• 4

  In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, liquid egg whites, and low-fat cottage cheese until well combined.

• 5

  Fold the sautéed spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg into the egg base.

• 6

  Lay the phyllo dough sheet into the prepared baking dish, allowing the edges to drape over the sides.

• 7

  Pour the spinach and egg mixture into the center of the dish and fold the overhanging phyllo edges back over the filling.

• 8

  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the egg is set and the phyllo crust is golden and crisp.