Lightened Up Ham & Spinach Quiche - Chew Nibble Nosh

Ingredients

• 1 frozen deep dish pie crust, ready to bake (9 inch)
• 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
• 9 egg whites
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese (you could substitute another mild cheese, like mozzarella or provolone)