Viral Tortilla Quiche with Cottage Cheese & Vegetables

This is my healthy take on the viral tortilla quiche with cottage cheese recipe making the rounds on social media. It’s packed with vegetables and is high in protein from eggs, cottage cheese and tofu (or cheese). This easy quiche makes a delicious healthy lunch and can be prepped ahead. The tortilla acts as the ‘crust’ for the quiche which is much lighter.
In many recipes, vegetables are added to the tortilla raw, but I always prefer to sauté them lightly first. This method softens the onion and makes it so much more delicious.
To adapt this recipe, you can easily add your favourite vegetables to the mix—mushrooms work particularly well. For an added protein boost, consider including bacon, ham, or another meat of your choice.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Half a red onion finely chopped
- Half a red or yellow pepper finely chopped
- ½ cup baby tomatoes cut in quarters
- Pinch of dried herbs such as oregano or herbs de Provence
- 1 big handful of baby spinach leaves
- 4 large free-range eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese with chives
- 1 Tbsp chopped herbs of choice such as parsley
- Salt and pepper
- A handful of grated firm tofu or Cheddar approx. 1/3 of a cup or crumbled feta
- Freshly grated Parmesan approx. 20- 30 grams optional
- 1 regular or whole wheat flour tortilla 20cm or bigger
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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