Description
These protein-rich spinach cottage cheese flagels are a delicious and nutritious snack option, perfect for any time of the day. With a crispy exterior and a creamy filling, they are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill, optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fresh spinach. This step should take about 5 minutes. The spinach should be well-drained to remove excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, the egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill. Mix everything well until a homogeneous mixture forms. This step takes about 3 minutes.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and gently mix until the ingredients just come together. Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough texture. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Add the mozzarella and spinach and gently mix everything together. The dough should now be slightly sticky but manageable. This takes about 2 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 190 °C (375 °F). This gives the oven enough time to reach the right temperature while you shape the flagels.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Using a tablespoon, take portions of the dough and shape them into small patties. Ensure they are evenly sized for even baking. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Bake the flagels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and firm. You can check them after 15 minutes; they should be slightly crispy and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Allow the flagels to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This improves the texture and prevents them from sticking to the sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg