Description
This flavorful and easy-to-make tortilla quiche features a unique tortilla crust filled with a protein-packed mixture of eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, fresh spinach, garlic, basil, tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for meal prep breakfasts during busy weeks, this tomato basil tortilla quiche offers a delicious twist on traditional quiche, combining nutritious ingredients with a crispy, satisfying base.
Ingredients
Crust
- Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
- 6 small (5-inch) soft corn tortillas OR 1 large flour tortilla
Filling
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 12 fresh basil leaves, julienned and divided
- 1 roma tomato, sliced ¼ inch thick
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or pepperjack)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
- Optional: your favorite hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9-inch pie pan with olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the tortilla crust: Arrange the tortillas in the pie pan, overlapping them so they fully cover the bottom and all the way up the sides of the pan, forming a tortilla crust base.
- Prepare the egg filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Stir in the finely chopped spinach, minced garlic, and about three-quarters of the julienned basil leaves.
- Assemble the quiche: Pour the egg mixture onto the tortilla crust in the pie pan. Arrange the roma tomato slices evenly on top of the mixture, then sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese uniformly over the entire surface.
- Bake the quiche: Place the pie pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the egg filling is fully set and no longer jiggly when gently shaken.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes. Garnish with the remaining julienned basil leaves and sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top for added flavor.
- Serve: Cut the quiche into 6 slices using a sharp knife. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by your favorite hot sauce and/or avocado slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover quiche slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Customize the filling by adding your favorite veggies or proteins such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked bacon.
- Use either corn or flour tortillas based on your preference or dietary needs.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the cheese used is vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
