Description
This Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a delicious, protein-packed dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with nutritious spinach and savory seasonings. A perfect low-carb, high-protein meal that works well for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Quick and easy to make, it’s a great addition to your healthy dinner recipes or healthy lunch recipes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing spinach)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Make the quiche filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine spinach and filling: Add the sautéed spinach to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Bake the quiche: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the quiche mixture into a greased pie dish or quiche pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly browned on top.
- Serve: Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add sautéed mushrooms or onions to the filling.
- If you prefer a firmer quiche, you can add a bit more cheese or reduce the amount of milk.
- This quiche can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of the quiche)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 145mg