Low-Cal Mushroom Pie

Name: Low-Cal Mushroom Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12-16
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium white onions, peeled2 garlic cloves, minced8 ounces (225 grams) white button mushrooms, sliced thick1 container (about 16 ounces / 450 grams) 5% cottage cheese2–3 tablespoons grated cheese (Parmesan, Kashkaval, Monterey Jack, or another flavorful cheese)3 large eggs½ cup self-rising flour½ teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper, to taste

Mushroom pie is easy to make, cuts easily, and is diet-friendly. Only 85 calories per serving, perfect for dinner, work lunch, or guests.

by Krutit June 18, 2026

written by Krutit June 18, 2026

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I have to admit, when I asked on Facebook whether you’d rather see a recipe for perfect chocolate chip cookies or a low-cal mushroom pie, I was certain the cookies would win.

I was wrong.

More than 300 comments came in, and within ten minutes the trend was clear. After the week of Purim treats, hamantaschen, cookies, cakes, and endless sweets, everyone was ready for something a little lighter.

Honestly, I have no idea how this recipe hasn’t made its way onto the blog until now.

It’s one of the easiest, tastiest, most reliable savory bakes I make, and I’ve been making some version of it for years.

At its heart, it’s wonderfully simple: sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms, stir in a few pantry staples, and bake. The instructions may look longer than they need to be, but that’s only because I included all the little details—why I cover the pan while cooking the onions, how to save yourself an extra bowl to wash, and a few other kitchen shortcuts I thought you’d appreciate.

And one more thing. If you cut the mushroom pie into 12 servings, each piece comes in at roughly 85 calories. Pair it with a simple salad—or even a few sliced cucumbers if you’re in a hurry—and lunch is done.

For more savory quiches and pies

Low-Cal Mushroom Pie

Serves: 12-16 Prep Time: 15 minues Cooking Time: 40 minutes 40 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium white onions, peeled
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces (225 grams) white button mushrooms, sliced thick
1 container (about 16 ounces / 450 grams) 5% cottage cheese
2–3 tablespoons grated cheese (Parmesan, Kashkaval, Monterey Jack, or another flavorful cheese)
3 large eggs
½ cup self-rising flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Finely dice the onions and slice the mushrooms.
-Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan. Add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes. Cover the pan and continue cooking, stirring occasionally. The lid helps trap steam, which softens the onions without requiring extra oil and prevents them from browning too quickly.
- Once the onions are soft, add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms begin to soften. At this stage, leave the lid off—the mushrooms release plenty of moisture on their own.
- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Add the cottage cheese, grated cheese, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper directly to the pan and mix until combined. You can transfer everything to a bowl if you prefer, but I usually skip the extra dish.
- Pour the mixture into a well-greased loaf pan, an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish, or a 12-cup muffin tin. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the pie is golden and fully set in the center.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Low-Cal Mushroom Pie

Notes

- Add ½ teaspoon dried thyme for a subtle herbal flavor.
- For a little heat, add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- Corn can be used in place of the mushrooms.
- Cottage cheese can be replaced with ricotta or farmer cheese.
- For a saltier, more savory version, add ⅓ cup crumbled Bulgarian feta (sirene) or feta cheese. If you do, skip the additional salt.

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Low-Cal Mushroom Pie

Mushroom pie is easy to make, cuts easily, and is diet-friendly. Only 85 calories per serving, perfect for dinner, work lunch, or guests.

Low-Cal Mushroom Pie

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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