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Soft Spinach Cottage Cheese Rounds
These savory, protein-packed rounds combine fresh spinach and cottage cheese for a delicious snack or appetizer. Quick to make and full of flavor, they are perfect for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- as needed Fresh herbs for garnish (e.g., parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Chop fresh spinach or thaw and drain frozen spinach; mix with cottage cheese.
- Add egg to the spinach and cottage cheese mixture; whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture to form a thick batter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; drop batter spoonfuls and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to paper towels, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure excess moisture is removed from spinach to prevent sogginess.