Asparagus Cottage Cheese Quiche: A Healthy and Easy Recipe
A light and nutritious quiche made with fresh asparagus and cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped asparagus for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add the sautéed asparagus to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the quiche is set and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg