Vegetable Quiches
Vegetable Quiches
Using tortillas for the crust and fat-free egg product, reduced-fat cheese, and evaporated fat-free milk for the filling cuts the fat down to just 4 grams per serving. A traditional quiche has more than 20 grams of fat per serving.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 3 7- or 8-inch flour tortillas
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 ounces shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheddar, or mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup broccoli flowerets
- 1/2 of a small red sweet pepper cut into thin strips (1/2 cup)
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 8- ounce carton refrigerated or frozen egg product thawed (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup evaporated fat-fr
Instructions
- Coat three 6- to 7-inch individual round baking dishes or pans* with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully press tortillas into dishes or pans. Sprinkle with cheese.
In a small covered saucepan cook the broccoli, the 1/2 cup sweet pepper strips, and the green onions in a small amount of boiling water about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Sprinkle cooked vegetables over cheese in baking dishes or pans.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together egg product, evaporated milk, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour over vegetables in baking dishes or pans. Place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and a knife inserted near center of each comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional strips of sweet pepper, if desired.
*Note:
Or, coat six 6-ounce custard cups with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. To form crust, press 3 tortilla wedges into each custard cup with points toward center. Tortillas do not have to cover cups completely. Continue as above.
