High-Protein Low-Carb Spinach & Feta Pie

Ingredients

• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 cup fresh spinach (Chopped)
• 0.5 small onion (Finely diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (Minced)
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil (Use 1 tbsp for cooking the spinach mixture and the remaining 1 tbsp to grease the pie dish and drizzle over the top)
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp nutmeg
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill (Chopped; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with some of the olive oil.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and chopped spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, then let the mixture cool slightly.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together until well combined.

6. 6

   Stir the feta, Parmesan, oregano, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and optional dill into the egg mixture.

7. 7

   Fold the cooked spinach mixture into the filling.

8. 8

   Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish.

9. 9

   Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top.

10. 10

    Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

11. 11

    Let the pie rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an even higher-protein version, use low-fat cottage cheese and add an extra 1/2 cup of cottage cheese to the filling. The source does not specify storage or reheating instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• crustless
• high-protein
• low-carb
• vegetarian
• baked
• Mediterranean-inspired
• gluten-free