Ingredients
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- 8 Large eggs ($2.00)
- 2 cups Low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese ($2.50)
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped ($1.50)
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced ($1.00)
- 1/2 Yellow onion, finely chopped ($0.50)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon oil ($0.20)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or a muffin tin with cooking spray or a light coating of oil. Chop the spinach, red bell pepper, and onion into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the egg mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the eight eggs. Add the cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Use a whisk or a fork to beat the mixture until the eggs are well combined with the cottage cheese. It is okay if there are still small lumps of cottage cheese; these will create delicious pockets of melted cheese once baked.
- Stir the chopped spinach, peppers, and onions into the egg mixture. Pour the entire contents into your prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the center rack of the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You will know it is done when the center is set and no longer jiggles, and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes. This resting time allows the eggs to firm up, making it easier to slice into squares. Divide the bake into four equal portions and place them into airtight meal prep containers. Store them in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes