Spinach Squares

Ingredients

cooking spray
1/4 cup (50 mL) bread crumbs, seasoned, dry
8 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) low-fat cottage cheese, smooth
1 package (300 g) spinach, frozen, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon pepper or ground pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) light cheddar or swiss cheese, shredded

Directions

Spray a 2 quart (2 Lt) square casserole dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle bread crumbs to coat bottom and sides of dish. Set aside. Whisk eggs with cottage cheese, spinach, lemon pepper and hot pepper sauce. Spread over bread crumbs. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake in a 350 F (180°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

Makes: 4 servings

Preparation: 10 minutes.

Cooking: 20 minutes

Standing: 5 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 279
Protein: 26.9 g
Carbohydrate: 10.5 g
Fat: 14.0 g