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Protein-Packed Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels Delight

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These protein-rich spinach cottage cheese flagels are a delicious and nutritious snack option, perfect for any time of the day. With a crispy exterior and a creamy filling, they are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill, optional)
  • Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spinach: Wash and chop the fresh spinach. This step should take about 5 minutes. The spinach should be well-drained to remove excess water.
  2. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, the egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill. Mix everything well until a homogeneous mixture forms. This step takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and gently mix until the ingredients just come together. Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough texture. This should take about 2 minutes.
  4. Fold in cheese and spinach: Add the mozzarella and spinach and gently mix everything together. The dough should now be slightly sticky but manageable. This takes about 2 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 190 °C (375 °F). This gives the oven enough time to reach the right temperature while you shape the flagels.
  6. Shape the flagels: Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Using a tablespoon, take portions of the dough and shape them into small patties. Ensure they are evenly sized for even baking. This should take about 10 minutes.
  7. Bake the flagels: Bake the flagels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and firm. You can check them after 15 minutes; they should be slightly crispy and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Let cool: Allow the flagels to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This improves the texture and prevents them from sticking to the sheet.

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