SOUTH OF THE BORDER QUICHE
Source of Recipe
Kashi
Recipe Introduction
Who doesnt love a good Quiche? I have been avoiding them because of the points they cost me, but not anymore! This makes 4 huge servings!
List of Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
½ cup Kashi TLC Original 7 Grain Crackers, crushed into fine meal (measure after crushed)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 large egg white
Filling Ingredients:
½ cup fresh, low-sodium salsa
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 cup raw or frozen vegetables, such as zucchini, corn, bell peppers, etc.
1 whole egg plus 3 egg whites
1/4 cup low fat milk
1 teaspoon cumin or chili powder
2 Tablespoons canned diced green chilies
1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low fat jack cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Toppings:
Diced fresh tomato, chopped fresh cilantro and/or sliced black olives
Recipe
Mix crushed Kashi TLC crackers and Parmesan cheese. Add egg white and mix with fork until well distributed and ingredients start to hold together. Spray pie pan or quiche pan with nonstick spray and cover entire bottom and sides with crust, press with hands evenly over bottom of pan and up sides of the pan.
Sauté the vegetables in the salsa and garlic for about 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender and set aside to cool.
Beat egg and egg whites with milk until frothy. Add sautéed vegetables, green chilies and cumin. Fold in ricotta cheese and jack cheese until evenly mixed.
Pour egg/vegetable mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the additional amount of Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until center is firm to the touch. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with suggested toppings, if desired.
Makes 4 Large Servings
3 Points Each
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