Description
These delightful bagels combine the earthy taste of spinach with creamy cottage cheese, creating a satisfying and nostalgic dish perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 and 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or low-fat/ricotta for lighter version)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs (oregano or basil)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Gently fold in the spinach and cottage cheese until evenly distributed.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into equal pieces, roll each into a ball, and poke a hole in the center to form bagels.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Boil bagels for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake boiled bagels on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with cream cheese or your favorite spread.
Notes
For a tangy twist, substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese. Ensure frozen spinach is well-drained to avoid soggy bagels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bagels, spinach, cottage cheese, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe