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Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche for Easy Protein Power

Enjoy a high-protein Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche that’s perfect for breakfast or any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 large eggs Essential for binding ingredients together
  • 1 cup milk Feel free to substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Can use ricotta or Greek yogurt for different texture
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with butter
  • 1 medium onion Diced, consider shallots for milder taste
  • 0.5 medium bell pepper Optional, can swap with zucchini or mushrooms
  • 2 cups spinach Fresh, drained frozen spinach can be used
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Fresh herbs like basil or oregano also work
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar recommended, can also use mozzarella or feta
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth.
  5. Stir in Italian seasoning and adjust salt and pepper. Fold in the cooled vegetable mixture and shredded cheese.
  6. Grease a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the mixture into the dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Test for doneness with a knife.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The quiche can be customized with different vegetables and cheeses based on personal preference.

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