Description

This High-Protein Tortilla Quiche is a simple, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Using a large flour tortilla as the crust, it’s filled with a protein-packed mixture of eggs, liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables like spinach and red bell pepper, topped with melty mozzarella or cheddar cheese. Baked until set and lightly golden, it offers a low-carb, high-protein option that’s easy to prepare and enjoyable to eat warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 large burrito size flour tortilla (gluten-free if needed)

Filling

2 large eggs
½ cup liquid egg whites
⅓ cup cottage cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chopped spinach
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Press the large flour tortilla into the pan, gently folding and pleating the edges so it fits snugly and forms a crust.
Whisk the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, ½ cup liquid egg whites, ⅓ cup cottage cheese, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Assemble the quiche: Evenly sprinkle the ½ cup chopped spinach and ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper over the tortilla crust. Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the vegetables. Finally, sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top.
Bake: Place the assembled quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges turn lightly golden. The tortilla edges should become slightly crisp.
Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Cooling helps the quiche firm up for cleaner slices. Serve warm or at room temperature as desired.

Notes

You can use gluten-free tortillas if you require a gluten-free option.
Substitute mozzarella or cheddar cheese depending on preference or dietary needs.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, or tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor and nutrients.
For a vegetarian meal, this recipe is already suitable as it contains no meat.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator is recommended; reheat gently before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: quiche, high-protein breakfast, tortilla crust, baked eggs, spinach quiche, healthy breakfast, easy brunch recipe, gluten-free quiche