Spinach-Feta Bake

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This rich vegetable side dish pairs well with a light main dish, such as grilled fish or chicken.

Spinach-Feta Bake
Prep Time:
20 mins
Bake Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • ¾ cup chopped onion

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking oil

  • 2 10 ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained

  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)

  • ½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender.

  2. Stir spinach, drained cottage cheese, feta cheese, egg product, oregano, and black pepper into onion mixture. Spoon the spinach mixture into the prepared pie plate.

  3. In a small bowl combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. To serve, cut into wedges. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157 Calories
7g Fat
8g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 621mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 8.3mg 42%
Calcium 252.4mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Folate, total 24.2mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.8mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.2mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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