Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels
Delicious Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a healthier twist on traditional bagels, featuring creamy cottage cheese and fresh spinach.
Equipment
- Food processor
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 60–80 g fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional but delicious
- 1 large egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mini food processor or blender, pulse cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine smooth cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, olive oil, chopped spinach, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a thick log and divide into 6 equal pieces.
- Form each piece into a flatter circle and use your finger to poke a hole in the center, creating the flagel (flat bagel) shape.
- Place the flagels on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the lightly beaten egg.
- Bake for about 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1flagelCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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