These Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Flatbreads have a soft and fluffy texture. We prepare this flatbread with cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, parsley, dill, sea salt, sesame seeds, and nigella seeds. This flatbread has 185 calories and about 8 g of net carbs. We bake this flatbread in just 40 minutes. This flatbread is ideal for breakfast, lunch, snacks, light dinners, high-protein diets, Mediterranean meal plans, lunchboxes, family gatherings, quick meals, healthy meal prep, and homemade bread alternatives. We refrigerate this flatbread for 5 days and freeze it for 2 months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this flatbread with Tzatziki, Hummus, Greek Salad, Grilled Chicken, or Baba Ganoush.
STATS:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Side Dish
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Mediterranean, High-Protein
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Overall Yields: 6
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Cooking Method: Oven
- Difficulty Level: Easy
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Blender
- Sheet
- Baking paper
- Cooling rack
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Baking powder, one tsp.
- One tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp nigella seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- We use cottage cheese to make the flatbread soft, moist, and high in protein. You can also use ricotta cheese, quark, farmer cheese, or thick Greek yogurt.
EGGS:
- Eggs help bind all the ingredients and give the flatbread a soft texture.
OAT FLOUR:
- Oat flour gives structure while keeping the flatbread tender. You can substitute it with whole wheat flour, chickpea flour, gluten-free flour blend, or almond flour.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We use Parmesan cheese to add a rich, savory flavor. Alternatively, use Pecorino, feta cheese, Asiago, or nutritional yeast.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil keeps the flatbread moist and adds Mediterranean flavor.
DRIED OREGANO:
- We add dried oregano for its classic Mediterranean flavor. You can also use Italian seasoning, thyme, or rosemary.
DRIED BASIL:
- Dried basil adds a mild herbal flavor to the flatbread.
PARSLEY:
- Parsley gives the flatbread a fresh flavor and bright color. You may substitute it with dill, cilantro, basil, or chives.
DILL:
- Dill adds a fresh, slightly tangy flavor that pairs well with cottage cheese. Alternatively, use mint, parsley, or chives.
NIGELLA SEEDS:
- Nigella seeds add a traditional Mediterranean flavor and aroma. Instead, use black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or simply omit them.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 375°Fahrenheit and coat a sheet with baking paper.
- Cottage cheese should be blended if you like a smooth texture.
- Stir the olive oil, cottage cheese, and eggs in a dish.
- Include the pepper, oat flour, salt, Parmesan, basil, baking powder, oregano, and garlic powder in a dish.
- Mix in the dill and parsley.
- Distribute the batter equally on a sheet.
- Garnish the surface with nigella and sesame seeds.
- Bake till completely set & golden, for almost twenty-eight minutes.
- Allow the flatbread to cool for almost ten minutes.
- Make slices and serve this flatbread at a neutral temperature.
TIPS:
- Include fresh herbs for a perfect flavor.
- Utilize sun-dried tomatoes or olives for additional taste.
- Avoid baking this flatbread for a long time to maintain a soft texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST IDEAS:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Avocado Slices
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Turkey Bacon
LUNCH PAIRINGS:
- Greek Salad
- Grilled Chicken
- Chickpea Salad
- Lentil Soup
- Tuna Salad
DINNER PAIRINGS:
- Baked Salmon
- Grilled Lamb Kebabs
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Roasted Vegetables
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
DIPS & SPREADS:
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Baba Ganoush
- Olive Tapenade
- Whipped Feta Dip
HEALTHY SNACKS:
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Marinated Artichokes
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this flatbread in an enclosed vessel and stock it for approximately five days.
FREEZER:
- Store the slices separately for approximately one to two months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this flatbread without gluten?
- Yes, you can use a non-gluten flour blend or oat flour instead.
May we utilize ricotta as an alternative to cottage cheese?
- Yes, you can use ricotta instead to make this flatbread creamier.
Could we prepare this flatbread earlier?
- Yes, you can make this flatbread earlier, as it freezes for approximately 60 days.
Will we include veggies?
- Yes, you can use sun-dried tomatoes, olives, spinach, or roasted peppers.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 185 kcal
Fat: 8 g
Protein: 17 g
Total Carbs: 10 g
Sugar: 3 g
Net Carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Serving Size: 1 square