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Cottage Cheese Tortilla Quiche Bake With Pepper And Onion

This Cheesy Tortilla Quiche Bake is packed with veggies, cottage cheese, and eggs for the perfect high-protein breakfast. Easy to make and even easier to eat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Sarah Jenkins

Ingredients

  • 1 large flour tortilla
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon red onion minced
  • ¼ cup red pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup baby spinach leaves chopped
  • ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • cilantro and hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven. Set your preheated oven to 350°F to ensure even baking.
  • Prepare the tortilla crust. Lightly coat a pie pan or baking dish with cooking spray. Place the large flour tortilla inside, gently pressing it against the edges to form a quiche crust.
    large tortilla in shallow pie pan on countetop.
  • Blend the egg mixture. In a blender or food processor, pulse the 3 large eggs and ½ cup cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon salt.
    eggs, cottage cheese and spices in blender.
  • Add the veggies. Chop the 1 tablespoon red onion, ¼ cup red bell peppers, and ¼ cup baby spinach, then mix them into the egg mixture.
    tortilla quiche with red pepper, spinach, and red onion added in, ready for baking.
  • Assemble the quiche. Pour the egg mixture into the tortilla-lined pie plate. Sprinkle the ⅓ cup cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the tortilla.
    tortilla quiche with red pepper, spinach, and red onion, and shredded cheddar added in, ready for baking.
  • Bake. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges of the tortilla are golden and crispy.
    pie plate with tortilla quiche bake on countertop with parsley on top.
  • Serve. Let the quiche cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing to allow it to completely set. Top with fresh cilantro, hot sauce, or even a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
    side view of tortilla quiche bake.

Notes

  • Blending the cottage cheese with the eggs helps to ensure a smoother consistency.
  • Watch the quiche carefully to ensure the edges of the tortilla crust are not burning. If they start to brown sooner than you’d like cover the quiche with foil for the remainder of the baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg
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