Low-Carb Recipe: Asparagus Double Cheese Quiche

Mmmm....we're eating fancy this week on our low-carb diet theme! Few foods are more delicious, satisfying, and easy to prepare than a good quiche. This crust-free version is packed with protein for a satisfying meal that looks like a gourmet treat, but is surprisingly simple to make.

Asparagus Double Cheese Quiche
(Serves 4-6.)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb asparagus, washed, woody ends trimmed off
2 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 eggs (from pasture-raised chickens)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 oz Mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a quiche pan (or large pie pan) with oil or cooking spray.
• Cook asparagus in a steamer until just tender; remove and cut off asparagus heads; set aside. Take the stalks and chop them up small.
• Put the cottage cheese, onion, parsley, eggs, mustard,  and Mozzarella into food processor and pulse to combine well.
• Spoon out the quiche mixture into a large bowl and add the chopped asparagus stalks, folding gently to combine.
• Pour the mixture into your quiche pan.
• Evenly arrange the asparagus tips on top of the quiche mixture.
• Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until quiche sets up completely.  Test with a toothpick, making sure it comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting to serve.