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Mediterranean cottage cheese frittata loaf recipe

Mediterranean cottage cheese frittata loaf recipe

6 ratings

Created by The Tesco Real Food 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. See method

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
High in protein

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    560kj
    134kcal     7%

  • Fat

    9g 13%

  • Saturates

    3g 15%

  • Sugars

    2g 2%

  • Salt

    0.6g 9%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 2g Protein 11.5g Fibre 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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