Protein-Packed Spinach & Tomato Breakfast Quiche

Quiche sounds like something that requires making a crust, rolling out dough and spending half the morning in the kitchen.

This Spinach & Tomato Tortilla Quiche skips all of that.

Instead of a traditional pastry crust, I use an almond flour tortilla to create a simple base, then fill it with eggs, cottage cheese, fresh spinach, tomatoes and a little cheddar cheese. Pop it in the oven and about 25 minutes later you have a warm, protein-rich breakfast that feels much fancier than the amount of work involved.

This is exactly the kind of breakfast I love—simple ingredients, plenty of protein and vegetables, and very little cleanup.

Why Use a Tortilla for Quiche?

Using a tortilla as the crust is one of those kitchen shortcuts that just works.

There's no flour to measure, dough to chill or crust to roll. Simply press the tortilla into a small oven-safe bowl and it creates the perfect little shell for the egg filling.

I use an almond flour tortilla, but any Siete tortilla you enjoy can work.

As it bakes, the edges become lightly crisp while the center stays soft underneath the eggs. You get that satisfying combination of crispy crust and creamy filling without making traditional pie dough.

Cottage Cheese Is the Secret Ingredient

The cottage cheese is one of my favorite parts of this recipe.

Whisking it into the eggs gives the quiche a softer, creamier texture while adding additional protein. It's an easy way to make an egg-based breakfast more substantial without needing a long list of ingredients.

If you've never put cottage cheese in your eggs before, don't worry—the finished quiche doesn't taste like a bowl of cottage cheese. It simply helps create that creamy texture.

Protein-Packed Spinach & Tomato Breakfast Quiche

Ingredients:

• 1 almond flour tortilla (or any Siete brand tortilla)

• 3 organic pasture-raised eggs

• 1/3 cup Good Culture organic low-fat cottage cheese

• 1/3 cup fresh tomato, diced

• 1/2 cup baby spinach, stems removed and loosely packed

• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 2 tablespoons shredded organic cheddar cheese

• Avocado oil spray, approximately 2–3 sprays

• 1 tablespoon Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Lightly spray a tortilla-sized round oven-safe glass bowl with approximately 2–3 sprays of avocado oil.

3. Place the tortilla in the glass bowl, gently pressing it into the bottom and around the sides to create the crust.

4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese.

5. Pour the egg mixture on top of the tortilla.

6. Sprinkle evenly with the sea salt, black pepper, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder.

7. Top with the diced tomatoes, spinach and shredded cheddar cheese.

8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center.

9. Optional: drizzle 1 tablespoon of Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce over the top for a little kick.

A Simple Way to Add Vegetables at Breakfast

Vegetables don't have to wait until lunch or dinner.

Spinach and tomatoes work especially well with eggs because they add color and flavor without making breakfast feel overly complicated. Spinach also provides nutrients including folate, vitamin K and carotenoids, while tomatoes provide vitamin C and carotenoids such as lycopene.

And let's be realistic—adding a handful of spinach to something you're already making is much easier than convincing yourself you're going to prepare an elaborate vegetable side dish at 8 a.m.

Make It Your Own

This is also a great clean-out-the-refrigerator recipe.

Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions or leftover roasted vegetables could all work well.

You could also add leftover chicken, turkey or another protein if you want to make it even more substantial.

The basic combination stays the same: tortilla, eggs, cottage cheese, vegetables and a little cheese.

Once you have that down, you can make a different version depending on what you have in the refrigerator.

Dr. Stephanie's Tip: If you're trying to increase your protein at breakfast, don't overlook simple ways to add more protein to foods you're already eating.

Eggs are a great starting point, but ingredients such as cottage cheese or Greek yogurt can help increase the protein while also changing the texture of a recipe.

You don't necessarily need a completely different breakfast—you may just need to build a better version of the one you already enjoy.

Breakfast Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Healthy breakfasts don't need to be complicated.

This tortilla quiche gives you fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, melted cheddar and a lightly crispy tortilla crust in one little dish.

And if you're like me and enjoy a little heat, that drizzle of buffalo sauce at the end makes it even better.

Serve it for breakfast, brunch or even a quick lunch when eggs sound better than another salad.

FAQ

Can you put cottage cheese in quiche?

Yes. Cottage cheese can be whisked into the eggs to create a creamy texture while also adding additional protein to the quiche.

Is spinach and tomato quiche healthy?

This recipe combines protein-rich eggs and cottage cheese with spinach and tomato for a breakfast that provides protein, vegetables, healthy fats and a variety of vitamins and minerals.

How do you keep spinach from making quiche watery?

Using a moderate amount of fresh spinach helps prevent excess moisture. This recipe uses just 1/2 cup of loosely packed baby spinach.

How do I know when my quiche is done?

The eggs should be set in the center rather than liquid or runny. For this individual quiche, that takes approximately 25 minutes at 350°F.

Can I make this breakfast quiche ahead of time?

Yes. You can prepare it ahead and refrigerate it, then gently reheat it for a quick breakfast.

Looking for More Gluten-Free Recipes?

If you enjoy simple recipes that make healthy eating taste good, you'll find plenty more in my cookbook, Allergy-Free Tastes Good to Me.

It includes 93 gluten-free and dairy-free recipes designed for real life, with plenty of inspiration for making healthier meals that you'll actually look forward to eating.