Cottage Cheese Frittata

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped asparagus
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups packed spinach leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
• Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
• 10 large eggs
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped fresh basil
• Freshly chopped chives and extra Parmesan cheese, (for garnish)

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2

   Step 2

   In a 10-inch oven safe skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, asparagus, and red pepper. Cook until veggies are tender, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
3. 3

   Step 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a little salt and pepper.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour the egg mixture over the cooked veggies in the skillet. Top with the basil. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 1 minute to let the bottom set up.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Place the skillet in the oven and cook until the frittata is set, about 12 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to over-bake or the frittata can become rubbery. You want to cook frittata until the eggs are just set.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped chives and Parmesan cheese. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve warm.

7. Bon appetit!