Description
A light and protein-packed Asparagus Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche, perfect for a healthy breakfast, brunch, or quick dinner. Creamy cottage cheese and tender asparagus bake into a fluffy, golden egg dish that’s gluten-free and satisfying.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half)
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the asparagus pieces and sauté for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Remove from heat.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5. Stir in the cooked asparagus and onion mixture until evenly combined.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
8. Let the quiche cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can substitute spinach, broccoli, or zucchini for the asparagus.
For a creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.
This quiche stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully in the oven or microwave.
Perfect for meal prep — enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 200
Keywords: asparagus quiche, crustless quiche, cottage cheese quiche, healthy breakfast, low carb brunch