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Crustless Spinach Quiche 
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Makes 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40 min
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Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Cabot 50% Light Cheddar cheese
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup Cabot No Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Drizzle oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add spinach and stir for 3 additional minutes, or until spinach is dry. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat 9" nonstick pie pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle cheese in pan. Top with spinach mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites, egg, cottage cheese, red pepper, salt and nutmeg. Pour egg mixture over spinach. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set. Let sit 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve warm.

Recipe created by Cabot Creamery

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 215
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Sodium: 550 mg
Calcium: 40% Daily Value
Protein: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g

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