Description
This Cottage Cheese Spinach Crustless Quiche is a wholesome, delicious, and easy-to-make dish that combines creamy plant-based cottage cheese with fresh spinach and a natural gelling agent to create a flavorful and nourishing crustless quiche. Perfect for any meal, it offers a protein-rich, low-carb, and versatile option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a mild flavor and creamy texture that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded plant-based cheese
Instructions
- Preparing the Spinach and Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté until translucent and fragrant. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Mixing the Base: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously. Stir in the plant-based cottage cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, pepper, and the natural gelling agent. Mix until fully combined to ensure the quiche sets perfectly.
- Combining Ingredients: Add the cooled spinach and onion mixture to the egg and cottage cheese blend. Gently fold in the shredded plant-based cheese, maintaining a creamy texture throughout the batter.
- Baking Your Quiche: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set with a slight jiggle for ideal tender texture.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes to firm up before slicing. Serve warm with your choice of garnishes or side dishes.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent excess moisture and sogginess.
- Use eggs and plant-based cottage cheese at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Avoid overbaking; retain a slight wobble in the center for creaminess.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste before baking.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives just before serving for maximum aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cottage cheese quiche, crustless quiche, spinach quiche, plant-based quiche, healthy breakfast, low-carb quiche, vegetarian quiche
