🥬 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
Light, Fluffy, and Packed with Protein
This Mediterranean-inspired crustless quiche is soft, airy, and naturally high in protein thanks to cottage cheese and eggs. It’s perfect for breakfast meal prep, brunch, or a light dinner with salad. No crust means fewer carbs — but all the flavor stays!
🌿 Description
Blended cottage cheese gives this quiche a creamy texture without heavy cream, while fresh spinach adds color, nutrients, and freshness. A touch of olive oil, garlic, and herbs keeps it aligned with Mediterranean flavors. It bakes up golden on top and tender in the center.
🍳 Ingredients (Serves 6)
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6 large eggs
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
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1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
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½ small onion (finely diced)
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1 clove garlic (minced)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or feta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
Optional add-ins: chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers.
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or pie dish.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté onion 2–3 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and spinach; cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
3️⃣ Blend Base
In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Blend until smooth for extra fluffiness.
4️⃣ Assemble
Spread sautéed vegetables evenly in the dish.
Pour egg mixture over the top.
Sprinkle cheese evenly.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set and top is lightly golden.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🥗 Serving Ideas
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Serve with cucumber-tomato salad
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Pair with avocado slices
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Enjoy with whole-grain toast
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Great cold for meal prep lunches
💪 Nutrition Highlights
✔ High protein
✔ Low carb
✔ Rich in calcium
✔ Great for muscle support
✔ Keeps you full longer
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cottage cheese and milk alternatives.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes! Slice and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or microwave.
Q: Why blend the cottage cheese?
Blending makes it smooth and fluffy instead of chunky.
Q: Can I add meat?
Yes — cooked turkey, chicken, or smoked salmon work well.
Q: How long does it store?
Refrigerate up to 4 days in an airtight container.
