Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche 🥧

• servings: 4

Ingredients

1½ cups cottage cheese (preferably full-fat for creaminess)

4 large eggs

1 cup sautéed spinach and chopped onion (use 1 small onion, finely diced)

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

A pinch of ground nutmeg

¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

¼ tsp black pepper

Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley

Olive oil for greasing

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a pie dish or small baking dish with olive oil.

2. Sauté the vegetables:

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent (about 4–5 minutes).

Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.

3. Mix the filling:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until blended.

Add cottage cheese, sautéed spinach and onion, mozzarella, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (if using).

Stir until well combined.

4. Bake:

Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

5. Cool and serve:

Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature.