Description
This Cottage Cheese Spinach Crustless Quiche is a nourishing, easy-to-make dish combining creamy plant-based cottage cheese with fresh spinach for a smooth, fluffy texture. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it offers a wholesome, protein-packed, and gluten-free meal without the fuss of a crust.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cottage cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and plant-based cottage cheese together until smooth. Stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), nutmeg (natural), salt, and pepper to form a flavorful custard base.
- Combine and Add Natural Gelling Agent: Fold the sautéed spinach, onions, and garlic into the egg and cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle the natural gelling agent evenly while mixing well to ensure the quiche sets perfectly without a crust.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the mixture into a greased glass or ceramic baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the quiche is firm and golden on top. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for brighter flavor and color.
- Chop vegetables evenly to ensure consistent texture and cooking.
- Pre-cook spinach to remove excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
- Allow sautéed mixture to cool before combining with eggs to avoid scrambling.
- Incorporate the natural gelling agent to achieve a delicate, sliceable quiche without a crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cottage cheese quiche, spinach quiche, crustless quiche, plant-based quiche, gluten free quiche, vegetarian quiche
