High Protein Tortilla Quiche
Translated from Spanish, the language of the reel.
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A simple and healthy alternative to traditional quiche that uses a tortilla as the base. It is ideal for weekly meal prep due to its high protein content and excellent texture.
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and oven
- Good for
- Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- Contains
- Gluten, dairy, and eggs
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Steps
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350 °F) (350°F (180 °C)).
Place the tortilla in a baking dish or an oven-safe skillet, pressing down to form the base of the quiche.
In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, cottage cheese, crumbled feta, spinach, and chopped tomatoes.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Carefully pour the egg mixture over the tortilla in the dish.
Top the surface with the light cheddar and shredded parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the egg is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Notes
This recipe has excellent structural integrity and holds up well after baking. It can be served with a bit of hot sauce to enhance the flavor. Nutritional information per serving: 201 kcal, 15g Protein, 10g Carbohydrates, 11g Fat.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 219
- Protein
- 17 g
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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