High-Protein Tortilla Quiche Recipe
This High-Protein Tortilla Quiche is a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Featuring a crispy tortilla crust filled with a fluffy egg mixture, cottage cheese, fresh spinach, red bell pepper, and melted cheese, this quiche combines protein and veggies in a convenient, easy-to-make dish that bakes quickly in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 large burrito size flour tortilla (gluten-free if needed)
Filling
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray or oil. Press the flour tortilla into the pan, gently folding and pleating the edges so it fits snugly and forms a crust.
- Make the egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the quiche: Sprinkle the chopped spinach and red bell pepper evenly over the tortilla crust. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the crust, then top with shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
- Bake the quiche: Place the pie pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the edges are lightly golden. The tortilla edges should become slightly crisp during baking.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Cooling helps the quiche firm up for cleaner slices. Serve warm or at room temperature as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute any cheese of your choice or use a lactose-free version if preferred.
- For a lower-carb option, use a low-carb or gluten-free tortilla.
- Add other vegetables like mushrooms or tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition.
- Ensure the quiche is fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
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