Description
This Spinach Cottage Cheese Quiche bridges comfort food and functional nutrition with a velvety texture and savory flavor. It's high in protein and packed with essential micronutrients, making it perfect for brunch or healthy lunches.
Ingredients
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3 cups Organic Fresh Spinach
5 large Pasture-Raised Eggs
1.5 cups Low-Fat or Whole Cottage Cheese
1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Almond Flour
Sea Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1 pinch Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a glass pie dish with Olive Oil
- Heat Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion, and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute
- Stir in the fresh spinach and sauté until wilted, then squeeze out excess moisture
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then stir in the cottage cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and nutmeg
- Fold in the sautéed vegetable mixture ensuring even distributio
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing
Notes
For a crustless version, this recipe is naturally low-carb without losing flavor.
If the quiche browns too quickly, cover it loosely with parchment paper.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator will keep it fresh for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 170mg