🧀🥬 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
✅ Why You’ll Love It
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Crustless = low-carb & gluten-free
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High protein from cottage cheese & eggs
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Light, fluffy, and meal-prep friendly
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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5 large eggs
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish or pie pan.
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Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy.
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Add cottage cheese, grated cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and herbs.
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Fold in the cooked spinach mixture.
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Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden.
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Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With cucumber-tomato salad 🥗
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With whole-grain toast or air-fried potatoes
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Perfect for Mediterranean diet meal prep
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
A: Yes! Thaw completely and squeeze out excess water.
Q: Is this good for weight loss?
A: Absolutely — it’s high-protein, low-carb, and very filling.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Replace cottage cheese with blended tofu and skip grated cheese.
Q: How long does it last in the fridge?
A: Up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes! Slice, wrap, and freeze for up to 2 months.