Description
A healthy, crustless quiche made with creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and sautéed vegetables, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp 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
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stir in the sautéed vegetables and optional cheddar cheese.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture.
- Drain frozen spinach well before using.
- Sautéing vegetables enhances flavor and removes excess moisture.
- Customize with mushrooms, herbs, or different cheeses.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
