Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach
Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach layers cool, creamy curds with a warm tumble of sautéed onion, ginger, and green chile. Cardamom and a hint of clove add floral depth, while buttery, just-wilted spinach brings earthy freshness. Serve it for a light lunch or as a vibrant side alongside flatbreads or grilled meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Thoroughly mix the cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, then serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.
- Calories 391.44 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 18.9 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 48.4 g 18%
- Total Fat 11.57 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 7.09 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 835.81 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 6.46 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 14.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 308.57 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 4.92 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 979.37 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 1188.4 mcg Good Source 132%
- Vitamin C 33.55 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ethiopian Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 391.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Ginger, Green Chile. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach healthy?
- Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 391.44 calories and 18.9 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 835.81 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.09 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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