Wednesday 10 August 2016

Crustless Dill Spinach Quiche with Mushrooms & Four Cheeses


Wow!  This tasted far too decadent to be good for you!  Hard to believe its Low Cal & Low Carb!  

Made the night before and simply had to warm up and toss the salad when got home from work.  Definitely a company dish; Mother’s Day or New Year’s Day brunch!  

True test will be: How well it will freeze?



10 oz fresh spinach
2 t olive oil
1 t minced garlic
¾ c minced onions
¾ c chopped mushrooms
2/3 c 5% ricotta cheese
2/3 c 2% cottage cheese (I used 10%)
1/3 c grated cheddar cheese
2 T grated Parmesan cheese (I forgot to add)
1 egg
1 egg white
3 T chopped fresh dill (or 2 t dried)
pinch of pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
Spray 8 in spring form pan with cooking spray

Cook spinach over high heat just until it wilts.  Squeeze out excess water, chop and set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med heat; add garlic, onions and mushrooms.  Cook for 5 mins or until softened.  Remove from heat and add chopped spinach, ricotta, cottage, cheddar and parmesan cheeses, eggs, dill and pepper.  Mix well.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 mins or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean.

6 servings / 134 cal/ 13g protein/ 7g fat/ 6 g carb/ 2g fibre/ 259mg sodium/ 54mg chol

Courtesy of:  The Best Low Carb Cookbook by Robert Rose