Ingredients
Scale
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
6 egg whites + 1 whole egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a pie dish and set aside. Prepare and measure all ingredients. - Sauté the vegetables:Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until soft, then add thawed spinach and stir until dry.
- Mix the filling:In a bowl, whisk together egg whites, whole egg, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the quiche:Spread the sautéed spinach and onion in the pie dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top, then sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly.
- Bake and serve:Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and firm in the center. Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or cold.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a pie dish and set aside. Prepare and measure all ingredients.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until soft, then add thawed spinach and stir until dry.
In a bowl, whisk together egg whites, whole egg, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Spread the sautéed spinach and onion in the pie dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top, then sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and firm in the center. Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or cold.Notes
Be sure to drain the spinach well to avoid a soggy quiche. This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving, or enjoy cold with a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg