NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.75 cup low-fat cottage cheese

2 large eggs

0.5 cup liquid egg whites

2 cups fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.13 tsp ground nutmeg

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch glass pie dish with a small amount of oil.

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic and fresh baby spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and any released liquid has evaporated.

• 4

  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, liquid egg whites, and low-fat cottage cheese until the mixture is well combined.

• 5

  Stir the sea salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg into the egg mixture.

• 6

  Fold the sautéed spinach and onion mixture into the bowl, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed.

• 7

  Pour the quiche batter into the prepared pie dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

• 8

  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is firm to the touch and the edges have reached a light golden brown color.

• 9

  Remove from the oven and let the quiche rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing into wedges to serve.