Looking for a lean, veggie packed egg white recipe that tastes as rich as its full-fat variety? Look no further! Put down the rubbery, dried out egg white frittatas from the past and latch on to this rich, creamy breakfast that packs a ton of protein and nutrition to keep you going.
With just a few minutes of meal prep time, you'll have a healthy high protein breakfast to look forward to all week long!
The secret to making this egg white frittata extra creamy and rich tasting without the added fat is the cottage cheese! Cottage cheese is not only a quality source of low fat protein, but it's also the culprit behind what makes popular egg bites taste so sinful.
Here's how to whip up this dish in no time!
For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients:
And for equipment, grab the following:
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees and place your 9-inch casserole dish in the oven to warm.
Warm oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and toss in your chopped veggies - except for the spinach!
Season with garlic, onion, paprika, and turmeric and saute your veggies for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start to brown.
Add the spinach and then turn off the heat, giving everything a quick toss or two to wilt the spinach and coat it in the seasoning.
In a blender, add the egg whites and cottage cheese. Pulse on high until the mixture is fully combined.
This will add some air into your egg mixture, keeping your frittata nice and fluffy!
Remove your pre-warmed casserole dish form the oven.
Sprinkle your cooked veggies along the bottom, spacing them out evenly. Then pour the egg mixture over top.
Cook for 45 min to 1 hour until the center is cooked through. The frittata should double in size and brown around the edge when ready.
Remove from the oven and let cool, undisturbed, for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Slice your frittata into your desired serving sizes. The recipe calls for six, but this dish is so light, you can enjoy a much bigger serving if you choose.
For meal prep, store in air-tight containers until ready to eat. Then, reheat at 300 degrees in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or microwave for a minute and a half.
While great on its own, feel free to pair this egg dish with any of the following toppings and sides to add a bit more fat, protein, or carbs.
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