Whip up this cottage cheese crustless quiche for a low carb breakfast or dinner packed with protein. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's macro-friendly and delicious.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.

Step 3

Stir in cheddar cheese, spinach, bell pepper, and onion. Pour mixture into prepared dish.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the center is set and top is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

For best results

• For extra protein, add cooked turkey bacon or ham.
• Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture.
• Let quiche rest 5 minutes before slicing to set properly.

Variations

• Swap spinach for kale or Swiss chard.
• Add mushrooms or zucchini for more veggies.
• Use feta or goat cheese instead of cheddar.

Nutrition

• Calories215 kcal
• Total Fat12g
• Saturated Fat7g
• Cholesterol45mg
• Sodium180mg
• Total Carbohydrates26g
• Dietary Fiber1g
• Sugars17g
• Protein3g

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