Saturday, 15 August 2009

• Quick and Versatile Quiche

  
  

  
  This family recipe for quiche is extremely simple to follow and easy to make!
  
  Ingredients
  

  • pre-made pie crust
  • 6-7 eggs
  • substitution: 12-14 egg whites
  • 2 cups various grated cheeses
  • substitute lower fat, if you prefer
  • 3/4 c milk
  • lowfat or skim
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 2 cups frozen spinach (microwaved & drained slightly)
  • substitution: 2 cups cooked broccoli, green beans, collard greens, etc.
  • 1/8-1/4 cup cooked finely diced ham
  • substitution: cooked bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon, ground beef, etc.
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika (to sprinkle on top)
    

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place all eggs in a medium-sized bowl and fluff with a fork.
  3. Add ingredients 3 through 11 and mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour into a pie dish in which you've already spread out the pre-made pie crust.
     
  5. Sprinkle some paprika on top.
  6. Place in oven and cook 45-50 minutes until center is done.
     

  Cool a bit and enjoy. Great served hot or cold!
  
  Calorie content per piece (makes 8 servings): 275
  Calorie content w/o crust: 165
  
  

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