
Kale, Feta, and Whipped Cottage Cheese Frittata
Blending whole-milk cottage cheese into the eggs builds a dense, custardy matrix that yields roughly nineteen grams of protein per wedge without weeping when chilled. Sautéed lacinato kale, fresh dill, and sharp feta keep the profile savory and clean across an eighteen-minute bake.
11 ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 large eggs
- 21 cup cottage cheese, 4% milkfat
- 31 tbsp olive oil
- 44 cups lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch ribbons
- 52 cloves garlic, minced
- 61/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 71/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 81 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 91/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 101/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 111/4 tsp cracked black pepper
8 steps
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack in the middle position.
- 2
Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and process on high for 45 seconds until completely silky and smooth with no visible curds.
- 3
Whisk the whole eggs, blended cottage cheese, sea salt, cracked black pepper, chopped dill, chopped parsley, and lemon zest together in a large bowl until fully emulsified.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kale and sauté for 3 minutes until collapsed and wilted.
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds just until fragrant; don't let the garlic brown in the skillet or it will turn bitter.
- 6
Pour the egg and whipped curd mixture evenly over the greens, reduce heat to medium-low, and scatter the crumbled feta across the top. Let cook untouched on the stovetop for 2 minutes until the outer edges begin to set and pull slightly away from the skillet sides.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until the center is just set with a gentle wobble when nudged and the top is lightly puffed.
- 8
Slide a thin spatula around the circumference to loosen, then cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into wedges. The interior tightens as it drops to room temperature.
AI estimated
Nutrition
Calories
245
kcal
Protein
18
g
Carbs
6
g
Fat
16
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
2
g
Sodium
580
mg
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