Healthy High Protein Tortilla Egg Quiche (with cottage cheese!)
The ideal recipe for Mother's Day brunch, my Healthy High Protein Tortilla Quiche! Made with cottage cheese, kale, eggs, and a crispy tortilla crust, this gluten-free friendly dish is perfect for meal prep, post-workout refuelling, or your next weekend brunch. It’s simple, customizable, and seriously satisfying.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 8" cast iron skillet or pie plate
- whisk and oven
Ingredients
- 1 tortilla
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 salmon filet precooked and broken into smaller pieces*
- 1 cup kale roughly chopped, or any leafy green like arugula or spinach
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella*
- sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Tuck tortilla into cast iron (or pie plate).
- Crack eggs into a bowl with cottage cheese. Whisk to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except for cheese and pour into the tortilla.
- Season again with salt and pepper.
- Top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer jiggly. Broil for 2 minutes to brown cheese. Wait for it to cool slightly and slice into quarters. Serve with a side salad.
Notes
*I’ve made this with precooked chicken, turkey bacon, and ground beef. All the protein works, so swap it out for what you fancy!
*I have used feta, goat cheese and even cheddar in this quiche. All very delicious!
*I have used feta, goat cheese and even cheddar in this quiche. All very delicious!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy High Protein Tortilla Egg Quiche (with cottage cheese!)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
203
mg
68
%
Sodium
314
mg
14
%
Potassium
416
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
1093
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
151
mg
15
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.