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Cottage Cheese Frittata with Spinach

A fluffy, high-protein breakfast frittata made with cottage cheese, spinach, and colorful veggies—perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 276kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup Cottage Cheese low-fat works great
  • ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Cup Fresh Spinach Chopped
  • ½ Cup Bell Pepper Diced
  • ¼ Cup Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Gently pour the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring to combine with vegetables.
  • Cook on the stovetop for 2–3 minutes, until edges start to set.
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until center is set and top is lightly golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly, slice, and serve.

Notes

The nutritional value was calculated with low-fat cottage cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g