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A golden brown spinach crustless quiche served in a white ceramic pie dish.
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Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg s
  • 16 oz low -fat cottage cheese
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs until homogeneous.
  • Incorporate cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg into the egg mixture.
  • Fold in the sautéed aromatics and the well-drained spinach, ensuring no large clumps of spinach remain.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared pie dish and level the surface with a spatula.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the top is lightly browned.
  • Allow the quiche to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to set the proteins before slicing.