Quick No-Crust Italian Spinach Pie

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Quick and Easy No-Crust Italian Spinach Pie Recipe

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups low fat cottage cheese
	1 package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and well drained
	1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup Italian cheese blend
	4 eggs , lightly beaten
	1 jar roasted red peppers , well drained , chopped
	1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
	1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

205

Sugar

Fat

12g

This quick no-crust Italian spinach pie is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want something healthy and satisfying but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The recipe calls for simple ingredients that can be easily found at your local grocery store, and the dish comes together in just a few steps. The combination of cottage cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and roasted red peppers creates a creamy and flavorful filling that is perfect as a main dish or a side dish. Best of all, this recipe is so easy to customize - you can add your favorite herbs, spices, or vegetables to make it your own.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, thawed spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, and eggs until well-combined.
3.	Gently fold in the chopped roasted red peppers, grated parmesan cheese, and dried oregano leaves.
4.	Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish.
5.	Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
6.	Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This spinach pie is a delicious and protein-packed meal that is easy to prepare and doesn’t require a crust.

The flavorful blend of ingredients makes it a crowd-pleaser, and leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal later on.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in sodium due to the cheese and roasted red peppers.

Also, the consistency of the dish may be too soft or creamy for some people’s liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This spinach pie is a good source of protein and vitamins, especially vitamin A and calcium.
Additionally, spinach is known for its high fiber content and anti-inflammatory properties which help with digestion and overall health.