BreakfastHigh proteinMeal prep

Ham, Egg and Cheese Tortilla Pie

Name: Ham, Egg and Cheese Tortilla Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 wedges
Ingredients: 1 large flour tortilla; 3 large eggs; 250g low-fat cottage cheese; 200g ham, diced; 100g light cheddar, shredded; 2 tbsp green onion, sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

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A classic ham and cheese quiche filling, just baked in a tortilla crust instead of pastry. Reheats well, so it's a fair option for breakfast meal prep, not just a first-night dinner.

Per serving (1 wedge)

28g

Protein

285

Calories

12g

Carbs

13g

Fat

4 wedges15 min40 min

Ingredients

1large flour tortilla
3 largeeggs
9 ozlow-fat cottage cheese
7 ozham, diced
4 ozlight cheddar, shredded
2 tbspgreen onion, sliced
1/2 tspsalt
1/4 tspblack pepper

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and lightly grease a 23cm (9 inch) pie dish or springform pan.
2
Press the tortilla into the bottom of the dish as a flat base, trimming any overhang.
3
Scatter the diced ham evenly over the tortilla base, then sprinkle over half the cheese.
4
Blend or whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together with the salt and pepper until fairly smooth, then stir in the green onion.
5
Pour the egg mixture over the filling and top with the remaining cheese.
6
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
7
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 4 wedges.