INGREDIENTS
450 g spinach, frozen if you want
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
3 tbsp olive oil
450g cherry tomatoes
1 tsp. smoked paprika or to taste
400g cottage cheese (5% fat)
3 eggs or 5 egg whites
50 g whole wheat fine flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
STEP BY STEP RECIPE
Step 1
PP Cheese Curd Casserole with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
To make the PP curd casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes, prepare the spinach: wash and slice into ribbons, removing coarse stems. If using frozen spinach, thaw it in a colander and squeeze out the excess liquid with your hands.
Step 2
PP cottage cheese casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Rinse spinach and slice into ribbons, removing coarse stems. If using frozen spinach, thaw it in a colander and squeeze out excess liquid with your hands.
Step 3
PP cottage cheese casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Finely chop the garlic and onion. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and sauté onion and garlic until transparent over medium heat. Stir periodically so that the vegetables roast evenly.
Step 4
PP cottage cheese casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Add the tomatoes to the pan, season with a little salt and pepper. Increase the heat and cook until the tomatoes start to burst and release juice.
Step 5.
PP curd casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Transfer the contents of the pan to the prepared mold. Wipe the loosened pan with a paper towel and return to moderate heat.
Step 6
PP curd casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Pour 1 tbsp olive oil into skillet, add spinach and cook, stirring, until greens settle (for fresh spinach) or until liquid evaporates (for thawed). Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to tomato mold, stir to combine.
Step 7.
PP curd casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Mix cottage cheese, eggs and remaining butter in a bowl, process with a blender until smooth. If using a glass blender, first place the eggs in the blender and beat for 20 seconds, then add the cottage cheese in 2 steps. Lastly add the flour. Season with salt, pepper and paprika and mix again.
Step 8.
PP curd casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Place the curd mixture in the form with the vegetables, smooth it out. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the surface of the casserole is springy when pressed with a finger.
Step 9.
PP curd casserole with spinach and cherry tomatoes
Cool the casserole in its shape on a rack. Serve warm with a green salad or with yogurt dressed with garlic and dried herbs.
