Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal Recipe
These irresistibly easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are perfect for any meal, combining creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and mozzarella cheese into tender, flavorful bagel-like breads. They are quick to prepare and bake, making them an excellent choice for a nutritious breakfast, snack, or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Use full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (For a vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Opt for sea salt)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (Finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating the wet base for the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spoon until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Carefully fold in the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into classic bagel-like shapes by rolling into ropes and connecting the ends, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for approximately 15 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the flagels from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
- Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a slightly stronger flavor and more texture.
- Try feta cheese instead of mozzarella for a tangier taste.
- Ensure your baking powder is fresh to achieve a good rise and light texture.
- For best results, do not overmix the dough to keep the flagels tender.
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