WW Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
A light, fluffy, high-protein quiche with no crust, making it lower in calories and WW-friendly while still filling and flavorful.
Ingredients (6 servings)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup skim milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, helps texture)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional but excellent with spinach)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Prep the oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook the vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted and excess moisture evaporates, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Make the egg mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Milk
- Flour (if using)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
Stir in:
- Shredded cheese
- Parmesan
- Cooked spinach mixture
4. Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared dish.
- Bake for 32–38 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
5. Rest and serve
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or chilled.
WW-Friendly Tips
- Use fat-free cottage cheese and reduced-fat cheese to lower Points.
- Skip the Parmesan for even fewer Points.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini for more volume without many calories.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 140–170
- Protein: 14–17g
- Carbs: 3–5g
- Fat: 7–9g
Variations
Mediterranean
Add:
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Feta
- Dill
Southwest
Add:
- Jalapeños
- Green chilies
- Pepper jack cheese
Extra Protein
Add:
- Diced turkey bacon
- Lean chicken sausage
