Cottage Cheese Frittata

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Cottage cheese is having a moment, and it’s currently ALWAYS in my fridge for a quick snack, so I thought I would update this 2016 cottage cheese frittata recipe.

I created it way back when I was on the Slimming World plan and it has remained a firm favorite ever since. It is packed with flavor, loaded with protein and sure to keep you full for hours.

A lot of frittata recipes are loaded with cheese making them high in calories and fat… this one uses cottage cheese which is low in fat but high in protein.

It is delicious hot or cold and comes in at under 200 calories per generous slice. If you aren’t concerned by calories, then a little grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese would up the yumminess factor.

This healthy recipe is perfect for those on Slimming World as it is totally syn-free. You can store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days to take to work for a slimming lunch.

Cottage Cheese Frittata Ingredients

I used my T-fal Ingenio frying pan which is perfect for this recipe as the handle comes off for safe oven cooking (I love these pans so much). You can also use a cast iron skillet.

• Cottage cheese is the MVP of this recipe. Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese with a mild, slightly tangy taste and creamy texture. A small serving of full-fat cottage cheese contains over 11 grams of protein and 4.3 grams of fat.
• Smoked salmon – a little goes a long way to add flavor to this recipe. You can replace with fresh cooked flaked salmon if preferred.
• Veggies such as leeks, spring onions, spinach or kale and fresh herbs round off this recipe.
• Large eggs bind everything together.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Frittata

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1. Mist a 23cm (9inch) non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the leeks, spring onions and garlic over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, dill and parsley and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Beat the eggs and ⅔ of the cottage cheese in a large bowl. Add the onion granules and season generously with salt and pepper. Mix together.
3. Clean the frying pan and mist with oil. Scatter about half of the leek / spinach mixture on the pan and then add a few strips of smoked salmon. Spoon some of the beaten egg over the top and shake the pan so the egg covers all the ingredients.
4. Start cooking the frittata over low heat and then layer the remaining vegetables and salmon and eggs over the top. Top with spoonfuls of the reserved cottage cheese, season and scatter with dill.
5. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the frittata is almost set with a wobble in the middle.Place under the broiler (grill) and cook for 6-7 minutes or until the frittata is set and golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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