Creamy, savory, and irresistibly dippable—this oven-baked spinach dip delivers all the indulgent flavor of the restaurant classic, but with a nourishing twist. High in protein and rich in micronutrients, it’s made with cottage cheese, greens, and garlic for a feel-good comfort dish you’ll want to scoop into again and again.

Ingredients

Serves 6 (as a dip or side dish)

• 1½ cups (360g) cottage cheese
  
  
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred for creaminess)
  
  
• ½ cup grated parmesan or goat cheese crumbles (or a blend)
  
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
  
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  
• ½ small onion, finely diced
  
  
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and well-drained)
  
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  
  
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional but classic)
  
  
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
  
  
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  
  
• Optional topping: 2 tablespoons extra cheese for broiling (cheddar, gouda, or gruyère work beautifully)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a small baking dish (8x8 or equivalent).
   
   
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and spinach. Sauté until spinach wilts (or just warm through if using frozen). Let cool slightly.
   
   
3. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy. (Or skip this if you like it a little more textured.)
   
   
4. In a large bowl, combine blended mixture with sautéed spinach, cheese, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
   
   
5. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with extra cheese if using.
   
   
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
   
   
7. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with gluten-free crackers, veggie sticks, or warm pita.
   
   

Nourish Notes

• Cottage cheese + Greek yogurt bring gut-supportive probiotics and high-quality protein to balance blood sugar and support PMS.
  
  
• Spinach is rich in iron, magnesium, and folate—critical for energy, mood, and hormone production.
  
  
• Baking with a little cheese on top brings that restaurant indulgence feel, but we’ve cut the heaviness with functional swaps.
  
  
• Ideal for luteal, menstrual, and comfort craving phases—this is true cozy nourishment.

With Love & Nourishment,

The Nourish Kitchen