🥧 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche

Light • Fluffy • High-Protein • Mediterranean-Inspired

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⭐ Ingredients

Base Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 5 large eggs

• ½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)

• ½ cup grated mozzarella or feta cheese (Mediterranean option: feta)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional but great flavor)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

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Seasonings

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp dried basil

• ¼ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

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Optional Mediterranean Add-Ins

• ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

• 2 tbsp chopped olives

• Fresh parsley or dill

• ½ cup roasted peppers

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🥘 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Lightly grease a pie dish or baking dish with olive oil.

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2. Sauté the Aromatics

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

2. Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until soft.

3. Add spinach until just wilted (skip sautéing if using thawed frozen spinach).

Let cool slightly.

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3. Blend the Egg Mixture

In a bowl, whisk together:

• eggs

• cottage cheese

• milk

• oregano

• basil

• paprika

• salt & pepper

(You can also blend cottage cheese + eggs in a blender for an extra fluffy texture.)

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4. Combine All Ingredients

1. Add spinach mixture to the egg mixture.

2. Stir in mozzarella/feta and Parmesan.

3. Add any optional Mediterranean add-ins.

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5. Bake

• Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

• Bake 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

• Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.

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🍽 How to Serve

This quiche pairs beautifully with:

• A Mediterranean salad

• Roasted vegetables

• Greek yogurt + herbs

• Whole-grain bread or pita

Great warm or chilled — amazing for meal prep.

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💡 Tips for the Fluffiest Texture

✔ Blend cottage cheese for a smooth custard
✔ Don’t overbake
✔ Add a splash more milk if you want extra lightness