High-Protein Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients you'll need for this recipe

• 1 100% whole wheat tortilla
• Cooked broccoli
• 5 egg whites
• 2 whole eggs
• 200gr low-fat requesón (or ricotta)
• Diced cured ham
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder

Method

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
2. 2Fit the tortilla into a shallow bowl or pie dish, shaping it to line the dish, and place it in the oven just until it firms up slightly.
3. 3Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
4. 4In a blender or jug, add the egg whites (use the whites from the two whole eggs as well, setting the yolks aside).
5. 5Add the requesón, along with a spoonful each of onion powder and garlic powder.
6. 6Blend thoroughly until smooth and uniform, then set aside.
7. 7Once the tortilla crust is par-baked, start filling it with the cooked broccoli and diced ham.
8. 8Next, pour the blended egg and requesón mixture over the top.
9. 9I added a pinch of ground cayenne pepper because I love that spicy kick.
10. 10Bake without the grill setting for 20-25 minutes at 200ºC (cooking time depends on your oven).
11. 11When the time is up, slide the reserved yolks on top, turn off the oven, and leave the quiche inside for 5 minutes so they set gently in the residual heat.
12. 12All done! Our high-protein broccoli quiche is ready to serve.

Extras

1. 1If you want to speed things up, you can microwave the tortilla base for 3 minutes at full power, take it out, add the filling, and microwave again for roughly 8 to 10 minutes on high.