Crustless Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Pie
Satisfy your craving for a healthy, protein-packed meal with this delightful Crustless Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Pie. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner, this recipe combines tender broccoli florets with a creamy blend of cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and fluffy eggs. Enhanced with the savory flavors of garlic and onion powder and baked to golden perfection, this dish skips the crust for a low-carb, gluten-friendly alternative without sacrificing flavor or texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it's an easy and nutritious option for busy weeknights. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a wholesome dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 4 eggs
- 250 grams cottage cheese
- 100 grams cheddar cheese, grated
- 125 milliliters milk
- 30 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
Steam or blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and grated cheddar cheese until well combined.
Sift in the flour and mix thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Arrange the cooked broccoli florets evenly in the prepared pie dish.
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the broccoli, making sure it is evenly distributed.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pie is golden on top and set in the center. You can test for doneness by inserting a knife into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Allow the pie to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 656 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*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.
