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Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche That's Pure Comfort

This Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a high-protein delight, customizable and perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely brunches.
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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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quiche Base
  • 6 large Eggs For a vegan option, substitute each egg with 1 tablespoon flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water.
  • 1 cup Milk Any dairy or plant-based milk works.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can be swapped with ricotta for a creamier texture.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Spinach Frozen spinach is fine, just ensure it's thawed and drained.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or red onions are excellent.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color is great as a substitute.
For Flavor and Texture
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Consider using feta or goat cheese.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Dried oregano and basil are alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Fresh minced garlic can enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 9-inch Pie Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth; stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Gently fold in the sautéed vegetable mixture and shredded cheese into the egg mixture.
  6. Grease a 9-inch pie dish, pour in the quiche mixture, and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize by adding different vegetables or types of cheese to keep the quiche exciting each time!

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