Keto Spinach Cheese Melt

The Keto Spinach Cheese Melt is a classic, delicious Mediterranean. It features a combination of feta cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, or parmesan cheese, along with garlic and oregano, which helps in making the aromatic dish. You would effortlessly cook this dish if you happened to be a vegetarian or you have a gluten allergy. We can also have this dish along with flatbread and fresh veggies, and with some grilled protein like chicken or beef. This dish stores well, so we can easily prepare it in time and use it when required. We would also utilize plant-based cream cheese and dairy-free cheese to prepare the non-dairy Keto Spinach Cheese Melt.

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STATS:

• Calories: 310 kcal
• Prep time: 10 mints.
• Serving size: 1 portion
• Cook time: 15 mints.
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Total time: 25 mints.
• Course: Main dish
• Diet: Keto
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Oven
• Knife
• Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup feta cheese
• Half cup mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• One-fourth cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Two tbsp. cream cheese
• Sun-dried tomatoes or olives
• Black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SPINACH:

• We would make use of the fresh spinach to make this dish for the best taste, but we would also consume freezed spinach for this purpose.

FETA CHEESE:

• Feta cheese is used to prepare this dish, and it adds the tangy and salty flavors to the dish, and it also complements spinach in a good way.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• This cheese is used to create the melty texture because it melts well.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• We use the parmesan cheese to add the sharp, salty, and nutty flavor to the dish.

CREAM CHEESE:

• We have to use full-fat cream cheese, which should be soft and help to create the creamy dish.

OLIVE OIL:

• It is used to prepare the dish, and it also helps to boost the Mediterranean taste in the dish.

GARLIC:

• It is used to make the dish aromatic, and it also provides a savory warmth in the dish.

DRIED OREGANO:

• Oregano is a Mediterranean herb used to add its flavor and also provides an earthy flavor in the dish.

SALT & PEPPER:

• It is used to season the dish and add taste.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We can warm up the oil on a moderate flame.
2. After that we would include garlic and toss the garlic.
3. Now we can add spinach and sauté to wilt spinach.
4. We can sprinkle salt, oregano, & pepper powder to season the dish.
5. Then we can place the pan on the surface and add the cream cheese and mix to melt.
6. We can add feta and half the quantity of mozzarella cheese to the pan.
7. Then we can add the mixture to the oven dish and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan & mozzarella cheese on it.
8. We can broil the dish for 2 to 4 minutes to melt down cheese.
9. Now we can cool down the dish slightly; garnish with olives and sundried tomatoes and serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Have this dish with almond flour crackers or keto pita.
• We can pair this dish with a Greek salad for a filling dinner.
• You would also stuff this as a filing in lettuce wraps.
• We can also add this with grilled chicken or fish.
• You could have this spinach cheese melt as a warm dip with vegetable sticks.
• We can also put this dish on the flat bread and roll it to create a delicious wrap.

TIPS:

• We have to drain frozen spinach well to prevent the melted form from getting soggy.
• You have to keep an eye on the broiling process to avoid the cheese from getting burned.
• We would include some pepper flakes so that dish will get some spice.
• You can make this dish in double the amount for meal prep purposes.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the dish in a close container and stock it for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• We can create the portions and store the dish for more than two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare the dairy-free spinach melt?

• We can make the spinach melt dairy-free, and for this purpose, we have to use dairy-free cheese and plant-based cream cheese.

Will we include some protein in the dish?

• We can include some chicken, beef, or lamb in this dish for the protein source.

Can we include kale in this dish?

• We can include kale in this dish with or without spinach; it doesn’t affect the flavor.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Caloric content: 310 calories
Serving size: ¼ of recipe
Overall carbs: 6g
Sodium: 570mg
Fiber: 1g
Potassium: 370mg
Net Carbs: 5g
Calcium: 280mg
Protein: 13g
Iron: 2mg
Fat: 26g
Vitamin A: 4100 IU