Spinach with Curd Cheese and Eggs

Spinach with Curd Cheese and Eggs

Vegetarian • Gluten-Free • Low Carb • KetoUnder 30 MinsHigh ProteinStovetopDinnerTurkish
Easy
20min
410kcal
2people

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A delicious legume-free, high-protein, and low-carb spinach dish powered by curd cheese and eggs.

If you are looking for a magnificent alternative that you can prepare only with the power of green vegetables and quality dairy products on days when you do not want to consume legumes, Spinach with Curd Cheese and Eggs is the perfect recipe for you! This delicious protein-rich vegetable dish is especially suitable for post-workout recovery meals or for those looking for a light yet satisfying dinner. It gets its high protein value from curd cheese, a favorite of athletes and healthy eaters, and of course, from eggs, an indispensable part of mother's kitchen. The most important point to note when making Spinach with Curd Cheese and Eggs is to sauté the spinach until it draws its water without overcooking it, so it doesn't lose its nutritional value. Moreover, thanks to its very low carbohydrate ratio, it fits perfectly into ketogenic and low-carb diets. The spices added on top of the base flavored with garlic and onion take the taste of the dish to the next level. The slight spiciness of the red pepper flakes perfectly balances the neutral and slightly sweet structure of the curd cheese. This delicious Spinach with Curd Cheese and Eggs recipe, which is practical enough to prepare in just 20 minutes and easy on the stomach, is a candidate to be the new favorite of your tables. You can create a balanced and perfect meal with a bowl of yogurt or a large seasonal salad on the side.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Spinach (about 1 large bunch)
  • 4 pcs Eggs
  • 150 g Curd Cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 1 pc Onion (medium)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1: Finely chop the onion and garlic for cooking.
  2. 2
    Step 2: Sauté the chopped onion and garlic with olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat until softened and translucent.
  3. 3
    Step 3: Add the washed and chopped spinach to the pan. Sauté by stirring occasionally until the spinach releases and then absorbs its juices.
  4. 4
    Step 4: Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and mix well.
  5. 5
    Step 5: Add the curd cheese to the pan and continue sautéing for another 1-2 minutes to integrate it with the spinach.
  6. 6
    Step 6: Create four wells in the mixture with a spoon and crack an egg into each space.
  7. 7
    Step 7: Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the egg whites are fully set (about 3-4 minutes). Serve hot.

Chef's Tips

  • If your curd cheese is very salty, be sure to reduce the amount of salt you add to the dish.
  • If you want the egg yolks to remain soft, keep the cooking time at 2-3 minutes after covering the lid.
  • For extra flavor, you can drizzle a bit more olive oil over it when serving.

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