Description
A delightful combination of fresh spinach and creamy cottage cheese, these flagels are a family favorite and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill or chives)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Wash and finely chop the fresh spinach. Set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped spinach, beaten egg, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead lightly on a floured surface until smooth. If it’s too sticky, add a bit more flour.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into flat rounds, about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Cook the flagels in batches, about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with olive oil or topped with your favorite spreads.
Notes
Taste the mixture before cooking to adjust seasoning. Watch closely while cooking to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: flagels, spinach, cottage cheese, vegetarian, snack, family recipe