Green Protein Power Bowl
Spinach and cottage cheese are heated together, then topped with eggs and feta. A protein-packed meal that works any time of the day.
Counts as*
- Cooked VegetableCounts as a serving of Cooked Vegetable
- Healthy CarbohydrateCounts as a serving of Healthy Carbohydrate
- Healthy FatCounts as a serving of Healthy Fat
- ProteinCounts as a serving of Protein
Suggestion
For the 400 calorie meal, this is a complete meal. You may also have additional raw vegetables.
*To complete the 600 Calorie Meal, have one additional Healthy Carbohydrate. You may also have additional raw vegetables.
Serving Size
Makes 1 serving
What you'll need
6 cups raw baby spinach
2 tsp. olive oil, divided
½ cup lowfat cottage cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs
2 TBSP low fat feta cheese
What to do
Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl that is just large enough to contain the spinach. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Spread cottage cheese over the spinach, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted and cottage cheese is warm.
In a small frying pan (preferably nonstick), heat remaining teaspoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add eggs and cook until set on the bottom, then turn over and finish cooking to desired doneness. Slide eggs on top of spinach-cottage cheese mixture, sprinkle with feta cheese.
Calories: 410
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrate: 12 g
Fat: 24 g
