Description
This Cottage Cheese Spinach Crustless Quiche is a delicious and wholesome dish featuring creamy plant-based cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and natural ingredients. Easy to prepare and gluten free, it is light yet filling, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with rich flavors and simple steps.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cottage cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- Salt (natural) to taste
- Black pepper (natural) to taste
- 1 pinch nutmeg (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Spinach: Wash and chop the fresh spinach. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, plant-based cottage cheese, and plant-based milk until smooth. Season with natural salt, pepper, a pinch of natural nutmeg, and stir in the optional natural gelling agent if using.
- Combine All Ingredients: Fold the cooled spinach mixture gently into the egg and cottage cheese mixture, mixing evenly to distribute the ingredients and colors.
- Pour and Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Pour the combined mixture into the dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes to set and firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from spinach thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- Use room temperature eggs for even cooking and better rise.
- Fresh spinach is preferred for better texture and flavor.
- Do not overbake; quiche should be firm but moist.
- Let quiche rest before cutting to maintain neat slices and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: cottage cheese spinach quiche, crustless quiche, gluten free quiche, plant-based quiche, healthy breakfast, simple quiche recipe
