Cottage cheese casserole with spelt flour

4 servings

60 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with spelt flour is a delicate and healthy dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation with exquisite taste. Spelt, an ancient grain, adds a light nutty flavor and makes the casserole nutritious. The cottage cheese gives a tender texture while yogurt makes the mixture airy. Baked to a golden crust, the casserole becomes appetizing and fragrant, especially with cinnamon and fresh berries added. It’s an ideal option for breakfast or a light dessert that can be served with honey or fruit sauce. The casserole is easy to prepare but can surprise with its rich flavor and health benefits.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 110.8
• Proteins: 13.9g
• Fats: 2.7g
• Carbohydrates: 7.5g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese crumbly: 250 g
• Natural low-fat yogurt: 50 g
• Spelt flour: 30 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Cinnamon: to taste
• Sugar: 0.5 tsp
• Soda: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Crack an egg into a bowl, add cottage cheese, flour, baking soda, and sugar (you can use a sweetener or honey). Mix all the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cottage cheese crumbly: 250 g
   • Spelt flour: 30 g
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon

2. Add yogurt and mix everything again. The mixture should have a consistency like thick sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Natural low-fat yogurt: 50 g

3. Place the resulting mass into a baking dish.

4. Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.

5. Take the finished cottage cheese casserole out of the oven and let it cool. You can sprinkle cinnamon on top and decorate with fresh berries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon:  to taste