Egg White Quiche: Quick & Healthy Breakfast
This egg white quiche is a quick and healthy breakfast made with cottage cheese, vegetables, turkey bacon, and cheese.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Blender
- Quiche dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 9-inch frozen pie crust I used Wholly Wholesome
- 2 cups liquid egg whites 16 oz carton
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables ½ cup broccoli, ⅓ cup red pepper, ⅛ cup white onion
- ½ cup shredded low-fat cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar or feta
- 4 slices cooked turkey bacon chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or chives
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Blind bake pie crust according to package instructions then preheat oven to 375°F.
Mixing
- In a mixing bowl, combine the liquid egg whites and cottage cheese. Use an immersion blender to blend or blend with your regular blender.
- Add chopped vegetables, shredded cheese, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper to the egg white cottage cheese mixture. Mix well to combine.
Baking
- Pour the egg white mixture into the prepared quiche dish, spreading it out evenly. Place the quiche dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
This delicious egg white quiche is made with cottage cheese, mixed vegetables, turkey bacon, and cheese. It's easy to make and the perfect breakfast recipe to meal prep.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg
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