My previous post displaying my frozen fruit cluster got a lot of play in the comments for, let's just say, "questionable reasons" (including a striking resemblance to vomit).
I'm beginning my redemption arc with a recipe inspired by Zara Cooks on Facebook (linked here) for a Spanakopita spinach pie made out of red lentils and cottage cheese. For cutting this massive pie into 6 portions, you will get 380 calories per serving, with an extremely balanced macro profile of 26g protein, 27g carbs (including 7g fiber), and <20g fat. Packed with nutrients, it's absolutely delicious and a crowd pleaser!
BATTER
- 1 cup dry red lentils, soaked overnight (they double in volume), then rinse
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Blend until homogenous, then spread 2/3 of the mixture on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and olive oil.
FILLING
- 15oz frozen spinach (or fresh that has been wilted)
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1 diced sweet onion
- Fresh dill, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Garlic powder, black pepper, paprika
Lay the filling on top of the batter, then pour the remaining 1/3 of the batter on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle with seed mix and bake at 375° for 55 minutes.
by nikkaflute