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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Spinach, Cheddar Quiche

thought id start this off with something i made tonight. it was super good! if you like quiche. im gonna be posting a lot of Weight Watchers recipes because that is what i follow. but hopefully you all can find some that work for your family! i only know the 'points' information. i dont have the other info (cals, fiber etc). Just know that it is 'healthy'. :)

note: i substituted spinach for broccoli and i sauteed portobello mushrooms (diced) with the onions. good!!
Paul liked this recipe a lot. we are shoving it down Fia's face so she can have yogurt. enjoy!




Ingredients

6 oz pie crust, 9-inch, refrigerated
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup(s) red onion(s), chopped
1 1/4 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg(s)
2 large egg white(s)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or more to taste
10 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well-drained
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Press pie crust into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch, removable-bottom tart pan or a 9-inch pie pan; refrigerate until ready to use.

  • To make filling, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer onion to a large bowl and add ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, egg whites, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well and fold in broccoli. Spoon mixture into prepared crust and level surface with a wooden spoon; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  • Bake until a knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. Yields 1 piece per serving.

Notes

  • Not a broccoli fan? Substitute spinach in its place.

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