Easy, cheesy, and surprisingly filling — this no-pastry Slimming World quiche is perfect hot or cold, and even picky eaters ask for seconds.
🍽️ Recipe Overview
- Servings: 6 slices
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 45–50 minutes
- Dietary: Slimming World-friendly, Low Syn, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian-friendly
🛒 Ingredients Checklist
(Full quantities in the recipe card below)
- Eggs
- Fat-free cottage cheese or quark
- Cooked lean protein (ham, bacon medallions, or veggie alternative)
- Onions
- Cherry tomatoes
- Spinach or mixed greens (optional)
- Grated reduced-fat cheese
- Salt, pepper, herbs (e.g., mixed herbs, thyme, paprika)
- Low-cal cooking spray (e.g., Frylight)
📋 Quick-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C (conventional).
- Spray and line a quiche dish or baking tin.
- Whisk eggs and stir in cottage cheese, seasoning, and herbs.
- Sauté onions and spinach (if using), then mix with protein and add to egg mixture.
- Pour into dish, top with sliced tomatoes and cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 mins until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before slicing — serve warm or cold.
💡 Additional Notes
- Great for meal prep or picnics
- Naturally gluten-free and very low syn
- Delicious both hot and cold — even better the next day!
- Swap fillings to suit your mood or fridge leftovers
🥗 A Slimming-Friendly Classic — Reinvented
This isn’t your usual pastry-heavy quiche. It’s lighter, easier, and honestly more versatile. I made it on a whim this week and… yep, making it again already. Even my husband (who’s usually suspicious of “healthy” recipes) asked for more.
It’s the ideal solution for busy days: make it in the morning, serve it up with a green salad at lunch, and have leftovers sorted for tomorrow.
Second time this week, and we’re not even close to tired of it.
🧑🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
🥄 Step 1: Prep the Dish
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly grease a 20–23cm quiche dish with low-cal spray
- Optional: line with parchment for easy lift-out
🍳 Step 2: Whisk the Eggs
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and fat-free cottage cheese or quark
- Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs (mixed herbs or paprika work great)
- Tip: Blend the mixture if you prefer a smoother texture
🧅 Step 3: Sauté the Veg & Protein
- Lightly cook onions and spinach in a pan with spray oil until softened
- Mix with chopped cooked protein (lean ham, bacon medallions, or veggie sausages)
🧀 Step 4: Assemble
- Stir veggie/protein mix into the egg mixture
- Pour into prepared dish
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheese
🔥 Step 5: Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden on top and set in the middle
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing
🧂 Ingredient Tips & Substitutions
Ingredient Insights
- Eggs: The foundation of the quiche – use large for fluffier texture
- Cottage Cheese: Keeps it creamy without the syns — quark also works well
- Protein: Use cooked lean bacon, chopped ham, or vegetarian alternatives
- Cheese: Go for reduced-fat cheddar or mozzarella
- Tomatoes & Spinach: Add freshness and color
Substitution Suggestions
| Ingredient | Substitute |
|---|---|
| Cottage Cheese | Quark or fat-free Greek yogurt |
| Bacon Medallions | Lean cooked sausage, veggie mince |
| Spinach | Kale, rocket, or skip entirely |
| Cherry Tomatoes | Sliced peppers or sun-dried tomatoes |
| Cheese | Vegan cheese (check syns) |
Make it dairy-free by using plain soya yogurt and vegan cheese.
🧑🍳 Recipe Variations & Serving Ideas
Flavor Upgrades
- 🧄 Add garlic or chili flakes for a kick
- 🍄 Mix in mushrooms or courgettes for volume
- 🧅 Caramelize the onions first for extra sweetness
- 🐟 Try smoked salmon or tuna for a pescatarian twist
Meal Pairings
- Serve with a crisp green salad and balsamic drizzle
- Add roasted new potatoes for a heartier dinner
- Pack cold slices in lunchboxes or picnic baskets
For Different Diets
- Vegetarian: Use Quorn, tofu, or veggie sausage
- Gluten-Free: Naturally GF – just check packaged ingredients
- Dairy-Free: Swap cheese and cottage cheese for plant-based options
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
How to Store
- Keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Let cool completely before storing to avoid condensation
Freezing
- Freeze whole or in slices
- Wrap in foil or store in airtight containers
- Best eaten within 1 month — thaw overnight and reheat in oven
Reheating
- Oven: 180°C for 10–12 mins until hot
- Microwave: 1–2 mins per slice
- Also delicious cold straight from the fridge!
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Slice Estimate)
- Calories: ~120 kcal
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 6g
- Syns: 0.5–1 (depending on cheese and quantity)
- Allergens: Egg, Dairy (can be swapped)
Syn values depend on exact brands and quantities — always double-check with your Slimming World app.
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I use whole eggs instead of just whites?
A: Yes — use whole eggs for better texture and flavor. Stick to large ones for fluffiness.
Q: My quiche is watery — what went wrong?
A: Could be excess moisture in veggies (especially spinach). Cook them down before mixing in.
Q: Can I prep this the night before?
A: Absolutely. Bake, cool, cover, and refrigerate. It slices better the next day!
Q: Can I make it in muffin tins for minis?
A: Yes! Bake mini quiches for 15–20 mins. Great for snacks or portion control.
Q: Can I make this crusted instead of crustless?
A: Yes — just know the pastry adds syns. Use filo for a lighter crust option.
📝 Final Notes & Story Behind the Dish
This isn’t just another SW recipe — this quiche came from experimenting with what I had in the fridge one busy morning. I made it just to use up some eggs and spinach, but it turned into a go-to favorite.
It’s now a regular feature in our meal plan — and if my husband is requesting it twice in a week, that’s saying something.
“Not the usual one… but I loved it more.”
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