Crustless Spinach Quiche

Category: Breakfast

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup light cheddar cheese
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup 1-2% cottage cheese
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
  2. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until translucent.
  3. Add spinach and stir until moisture has evaporated, about 3 minutes longer.
  4. Sprinkle cheese evenly in 9-inch pie plater coated with cooking spray.
  5. Top the spinach mixture.
  6. In medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, cottage cheese, cayenne, salt and nutmeg.
  7. Pour egg mixture evenly over spinach.
  8. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until set.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 128, Total Fat 5g, Cholesterol 38mg, Sodium 382mg, Carbohydrates 5.4g, Protein 15.6g

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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