Make-ahead Egg Bake
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (15½-ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup 2% reduced-fat cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1¼ cups crumbled feta cheese, divided
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 6 cups spinach; cook, stirring often, until wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to cool.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet.
- Add chopped onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in 1½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add rinsed beans; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Pat the spinach dry with paper towels and stir into the bean mixture.
- Whisk 8 eggs, ½ cup cottage cheese and ⅓ cup milk in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add ⅔ cup feta; whisk to combine.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining feta.
- Bake until puffed around the edges and just set in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.