Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Unroll the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie plate, pressing gently into the corners. If you like, crimp the edges.

Step 3

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse with very cold water or immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Arrange the broccoli on the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, egg whites, water, cottage cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously to break up the cottage cheese.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli in the pie dish. Top with the Cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Bake until the egg is just set and a small, sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 7

Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 6 wedges. Serve.