A savory custard pie built on a tortilla base and filled with spinach, tomato, basil, and cheddar cheese. Eggs mixed with cottage cheese create a light, set filling that bakes until golden.
Original recipe: www.ambitiouskitchen.com
Tortilla Quiche has a low glycemic load of 6.0 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are soft corn tortilla (GL 5.9), roma tomato (GL 0.0), fresh spinach (GL 0.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Not counted in this number, because the recipe serves it alongside the dish: hot sauce.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.