Portion Size: ½ cup spinach 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
5 ounce frozen chopped spinach, thawed or may use fresh spinach (8 cups) or Other vegetables.	Washed, trimmed and chopped. Remove any stems or tough membranes.
4 teaspoons bread crumbs
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
3 eggs
1½ cups shredded low fat Swiss or cheddar cheese
½ cup flour
¼ cup margarine, melted
¼ teaspoon onion salt

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Drain spinach well in a colander, pressing out liquid with a spoon.
2	Spray a baking dish; with non stick cooking spray.
3	In a bowl, blender container, or food processor bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs.
4	Add shredded cheese, flour, margarine, and onion salt.
5	Beat with an electric mixer, or cover and blend or process till smooth. Stir in spinach.
6	Transfer mixture to the prepared dish.
7	Bake in a 350°F oven about 1 hour or till a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Variation: Spinach can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.