Bran pancakes with cottage cheese and spinach

3 servings

30 minutes

Bran pancakes with cottage cheese and spinach are a nutritious and aromatic dish inspired by Russian cuisine. They combine the health benefits of bran, the tenderness of grainy cottage cheese, and the freshness of spinach, creating a harmonious flavor with light creamy notes. The recipe's roots can be found in healthy eating traditions where bran is valued for its benefits and cottage cheese for its protein richness. These pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a light dinner, and serving them with sour cream makes them even more appetizing. They turn out airy, soft, and slightly crispy at the edges, while the combination of ingredients makes them not only tasty but also beneficial for digestion. A great choice for those who want to eat healthily and enjoyably!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 278.5
• Proteins: 24.5g
• Fats: 12.5g
• Carbohydrates: 16.9g

Ingredients

• Wheat bran: 80 g
• Cottage cheese: 8 tbsp
• Fresh spinach leaves: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Baking powder: pinch
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Beat the eggs (4 small or 3 large), add the bran and mix thoroughly

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Wheat bran: 80 g

2. Finely chop the spinach leaves

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh spinach leaves: 100 g

3. Mix cottage cheese (or curd as in my case), spinach, salt, and baking powder into the egg mixture, stirring thoroughly so that the large curds turn into smaller ones.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 8 tablespoons
   • Fresh spinach leaves: 100 g
   • Baking powder:  pinch
   • Salt:  pinch

4. Fry in olive oil or without it in a non-stick pan

5. Serve with sour cream, for example, low-fat.