Keto Spinach Squares

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A delicious starter with a strong taste is Keto Spinach Squares. They are simple to prepare in advance for any gathering and are loaded with spinach and cheddar. They don’t seem very remarkable, yet this recipe dates back to the 1950s. However, after tasting one, you conclude that appearances aren’t everything. To make the original Keto Spinach Squares, I substituted coconut flour for the flour. More eggs had to be added, and I added some cooked bacon as well. This dish is not only delicious but also loaded with the benefits of spinach and proteins from the eggs. These spinach squares are low in carbs with just 5.5g of carbs, 2.7g of fiber, 2.8g of net carbs, and 11.3g of proteins in the dish.

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STATS:

  • Course: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep time: 15 mins.
  • Cook time: 35 minutes.
  • Total minutes: 50 mins.
  • Servings: 8 servings
  • Calories: 268

EQUIPMENT:

  • Metal baking pan
  • Bowl (large)
  • Whisk
  • Strainer
  • Brush
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 oz. frozen spinach
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 6 ounces of grated cheddar
  • Four large eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 pieces of garlic (minced)
  • 4 slices of chopped bacon

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FROZEN SPINACH:

  • Frozen spinach is used to make these spinach squares; we can also make it with fresh spinach.

COCONUT FLOUR:

  • Coconut flour is added instead of whole wheat flour to make these spinach squares.

GARLIC:

  • Fresh garlic is used to make these spinach squares; it enhances the flavor of the dish. We can also use a paste of garlic or its powder to make these spinach squares.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Try to buy the block of cheese and avoid the pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains excess starch and preservatives which is not much keto-friendly.

EGGS:

  • Before adding them to the batter of spinach squares; the eggs should be at ambient temperature.

BACON:

  • Cooked bacon is added to the batter.

PANTRY STAPLES

  • Salt, pepper, and baking powder

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. Apply the oil to the 8 x 8-inch metal baking pan and heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. After draining, squeeze away any extra water from the spinach.
  3. Incorporate all the dry ingredients in a vessel.
  4. Include the butter, eggs, garlic, and whipping cream mix it with the whisk till thoroughly blended. Finally, toss in the shredded cheddar.
  5. Stir in half the chopped bacon and spinach until evenly distributed.
  6. After the pan is ready, spread the batter over it and scatter the leftover bacon on top.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 mints, or till the upper part is set and the corners get a nice golden brown color.
  8. Before slicing it into 16 squares remove and allow it to cool fully.

TIPS:

  • You can use any type of cheese that is semi-hard and grated easily.
  • Always buy the block of cheese and grate with your hands to prevent yourself from excess carbs.
  • Since the meal is safe to store, you may make them in advance if you’d like.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the spinach squares in the covered containers and store them for a few days.

FREEZER:

  • Transfer the cooled spinach squares to the freezer-safe box and store them for one month.

FAQs:

Can I use different types of cheese to make these spinach squares?

  • Any type of semi-hard cheese that is grated easily should be utilized to make these spinach squares.

Will I store these spinach squares?

  • Put these spinach squares in the sealed container and store them for a few days in the fridge and then transfer the cooled spinach squares in the freezer-safe bag and store them for one month.

Are these spinach squares are keto-friendly?

  • These spinach squares are made with coconut flour instead of whole wheat flour; making it keto-friendly spinach square.

Is this rich in protein squares?

  • These spinach squares contain 11.3g of protein per serving making it a quite rich protein dish.

How many carbs are there in these spinach squares?

  • Spinach squares contain 5.5g of carbs, 2.7g of fiber, and 2.8g of net carbs in them.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving size: 2 squares
Calories: 268
Fat: 20.7g
Carbohydrates: 5.5g
Fiber: 2.7g
Proteins: 11.3g
Net carbs: 2.8g