Cheese and Spinach Frittata

Name: Cheese and Spinach Frittata
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 mL) quinoa; ½ cup (125 mL) water; 4 large eggs; ¾ cup (185 mL) finely diced ham; 1 cup (250 mL) cottage cheese (2%); One 10 oz (300 g) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 1½ cups (375 mL) shredded aged cheddar cheese

Preparation info

Serves
6-8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

Very easy to make, this dish is brimming with calcium and protein. It can be made with any cheese but tastes best with a sharp, aged cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 mL) quinoa
½ cup (125 mL

Europe
Italy
Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 6 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow the quinoa to cool.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).