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Crustless Cottage Cheese Zucchini Quiche

Delicious Crustless Cottage Cheese Zucchini Quiche You’ll Love

This Crustless Cottage Cheese Zucchini Quiche offers a delicious and nutritious high-protein twist on traditional quiche.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quiche
  • 2 cups Shredded Zucchini Squeeze out excess water for the best texture.
  • 4 Large Eggs Essential for fluffiness.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use 2% or 4% fat for optimal moisture control.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, or Havarti) Substitute with your favorite cheese as desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Chives/Herbs (Dill, Parsley, Basil) Fresh herbs are preferable.
  • 1/2 cup Gluten-Free/All-Purpose/Whole Wheat Flour Adjust for cottage cheese fat percentages.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Flakes or Powder Can be replaced with fresh onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh garlic for stronger taste.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Add on top before baking.
  • 1 cup Spinach A nutritious addition; mix in with the other ingredients.

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Grater
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
  2. Grate the zucchini and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then wring out excess moisture.
  3. Combine the squeezed zucchini with the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and herbs in a mixing bowl. Add flour, onion flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour the mixture into the pie dish and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until firm in the center.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thoroughly squeeze excess moisture from zucchini before mixing. Option to air fry at 320°F (160°C) for a crispier finish.

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