High Protein Mushroom Quiche

Elevate your brunch game with this High Protein Mushroom Quiche, a wholesome and satisfying twist on a classic favorite. Loaded with nutrient-packed ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a medley of mushrooms and spinach, this quiche delivers a protein punch while keeping it light and flavorful. The aromatic blend of sautéed garlic, onions, and nutmeg enhances the earthy richness of mushrooms, all embraced by a crisp whole wheat pie crust. Topped with just the right amount of low-fat cheddar cheese, this dish is baked to golden perfection in under an hour. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, this healthy mushroom quiche is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 cups mushrooms
• 1 cup spinach
• 0.5 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 whole wheat pie crust

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Clean and slice the mushrooms, and chop the onion finely. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are soft and any liquid they release has evaporated, approximately 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the spinach, allowing the leaves to wilt slightly. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt until smooth.

Step 7

Add the cooked mushroom and spinach mixture to the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Step 8

Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 9

Place the whole wheat pie crust into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish, ensuring it is evenly spread and pressed down.

Step 10

Pour the egg and mushroom mixture into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 11

Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling has set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 12

Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1393.4 grams (1393.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1615

Total Fat 78.20g	100%
Saturated Fat 23.50g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 1182mg	394%
Sodium 4506mg	196%
Total Carbohydrate 77.90g	28%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 36.70g
Protein 124.20g	248%

Vitamin D 256IU	1278%
Calcium 1256mg	97%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 2788mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 20.6%