Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a nutritious and flavorful dish that brings together creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and savory spices. Perfect for any meal of the day, this quiche is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. With no crust to worry about, you can enjoy a satisfying slice without the fuss of pastry. Serve it warm or cold; it’s great for meal prep and leftovers, ensuring you always have a healthy option on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or half cheddar, half mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft (3–4 minutes). Add spinach until wilted (2–3 minutes) and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fold in the cooked vegetable mixture and shredded cheese.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish with olive oil. Pour in the quiche mixture and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg