Description
A delicious and nutritious high-protein quiche made with cottage cheese, perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, diced onion, and shredded cheese to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to customize your quiche.
- This quiche can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg