High Protein Quiche
Enjoy a deliciously satisfying High Protein Quiche that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day!
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Serves: 2-3
ingredients
1/3 CUP DICED WHITE OR SWEET
ONION2 CLOVES GARLIC, CRUSHED
16 OZ FAT-FREE OR LOW-FAT
COTTAGE CHEESE10 OZ FROZEN CHOPPED SPINACH, THAWED AND DRAINED
1/2 CUP TOMATOES, CHOPPED AND SEEDED
2.5 OZ CRUMBLED LIGHT FETA CHEESE, FAT-FREE, OR REGULAR 1/4 CUP CHOPPED BASIL LEAVES, ABOUT 4-5 LARGE LEAVES
1/2 TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
1/8 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER
6 EGGS, WHISKED
Instructions
Thaw the frozen spinach and place it in a strainer to drain it. Drain it and squeeze to remove all the excess liquid.
Lightly spray on a non-stick pan with olive oil. Then, add the diced onion and crushed garlic cloves to the pan. Sauté the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent and the garlic is cooked.
Add the cottage cheese, thawed and drained spinach, chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta, chopped basil leaves, salt, pepper. and cooked onions and garlic to a large bowl. Next, mix these ingredients.
Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Then, pour them into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
Spray the baking dish with olive oil. Then, pour the quiche mixture into the baking dish. For a beautiful presentation, add four to five tomato slices on top before baking.
Bake the quiche at 350°F for 45-55 minutes. After that, let it slightly cool. Slice it and enjoy!