Mediterranean cottage cheese frittata loaf recipe

Mediterranean cottage cheese frittata loaf

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

This high-protein frittata is baked in a loaf tin so you can easily pack it for an on-the-go lunch or snack. Cottage cheese boosts the protein and olives and Parmesan add moreish, savoury flavours.

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  • Serves 8
  • Takes 35 mins plus cooling
  • 134 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 150g cottage cheese
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 125g cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 50g black olives, halved
  • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 30g fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 15g Parmesan, finely grated

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Each serving contains

Energy
560kJ 134.0kcal
7%
Fat
9g
medium13%
Saturates
3g
medium15%
Salt
0.6g
medium9%
Sugars
2g
low2%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 2.0gProtein 11.5gFibre 0.7g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C, and line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper.
  2. In a large jug or bowl, whisk the eggs together with some salt and pepper. Whisk in the cottage cheese then stir in all the other ingredients except the Parmesan.
  3. Pour the mix into the prepared tin and sprinkle over the Parmesan. Bake for 20-25 mins until firm to the touch. Leave to cool before slicing.
  • Tip: Make this recipe vegetarian by using Pecorino cheese instead of Parmesan.

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