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Cottage cheese and pine nut egg pie is a delicate, Mediterranean-scented bake that feels far fancier than its 15-minute prep suggests. Eggs and cottage cheese blend with diced tomato, Parmesan, heavy cream, and fresh basil, then steam into a silky pie with toasted pine nuts scattered through. Just 3g net carbs per slice.

Cottage Cheese and Pine Nut Egg Pie

(Total Time: 40 MIN| Serves: 6)

Ingredients:
6 Eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. (30 ml) chopped Pine Nuts
1 Tomato, diced
¼ cup Heavy Cream
2 tbsp. (30 ml) chopped Basil
¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup (240 ml) Cottage Cheese
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Pepper
1 ½ cups Water

Directions:

1. Pour the water into the Instant Pot and lower the trivet.
2. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Grease a baking dish and pour the mixture inside.
4. Place the dish inside the IP and close the lid.
5. Cook for 30 minutes on MANUAL.
6. Release the pressure quickly.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Per Serving (Calories 182| Total Fats 13g | Net Carbs: 3g | Protein 13g |Fiber: 0.9g)

Pro Tips

• Chop the pine nuts rather than leaving them whole — they distribute through the pie so every slice gets their buttery crunch.
• Combine everything in one bowl as written; the cottage cheese melts into the custard and does all the texturing work.
• Grease the baking dish well so the pie releases in clean wedges once it sets.
• Fresh basil is essential — it's the aromatic thread that ties the tomato and Parmesan together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this egg pie ahead?

Yes — it refrigerates for 4 days and slices beautifully cold. It's a natural meal-prep lunch or light dinner.

Is it keto?

Yes — 3g net carbs and 13g protein per serving, with the pine nuts, cream, and Parmesan supplying satisfying fats.

Can I use other nuts?

Pine nuts give the classic Mediterranean flavor, but chopped almonds or walnuts work if that's what you have.

How do I know when it's set?

A full 30 minutes on Manual plus a quick release gives a firm-yet-tender pie. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.

Stav Kogan

Cottage Cheese and Pine Nut Egg Pie

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Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 182

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Ingredients

  

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• 6 Eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp . chopped Pine Nuts
• 1 Tomato, diced
• ¼ cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tbsp . chopped Basil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese
• 1 ½ cups Water

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Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 13g

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