Crustless Cottage Cheese & Spinach Quiche
This Crustless Cottage Cheese & Spinach Quiche combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh spinach, making it a delicious, low-carb meal.
Equipment
- 9-inch Pie Dish
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon oil olive or cooking oil
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
Dairy
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese can mix with mozzarella
- ½ cup milk
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and pepper and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cottage cheese. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Add cheddar cheese and the sautéed vegetables, mixing gently.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish and pour the quiche mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until set and golden on top. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh green salad, roasted vegetables, or a light soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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