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Crustless Tomato-Pepper Quiche

Contributed By: rokautz
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Try this healthier version of the classic brunch favorite: Crustless Tomato Pepper Quiche This unusual quiche, instead of being baked in a high-fat crust, incorporates flour into the filling. As the quiche bakes, the flour settles to the bottom of the pan to form a crust. This recipe is heart healthy. This recipe is diabetes friendly.

Ingredients

2 tsp Olive oil

2 Medium red bell peppers, diced

1 Medium green bell pepper, diced

1 Medium onion, minced

1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

2 Eggs

3 Egg whites

1 cup Low-fat (1%) milk

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup Chopped tomato

2/3 cup Flour

1 cup Salsa

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch quiche pan (without removable bottom) or a 7-by-11-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over low heat.

Add the peppers and the onion; cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened - about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Set vegetables aside to cool to room temperature.

Beat together the whole eggs and egg whites. Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese and black pepper, and mix until well combined. Whisk in the flour. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared pan. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and bake until the eggs are just set, about 35 minutes.

Cool the quiche 10 minutes before cutting into 6 wedges. Serve topped with salsa.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Fat

Nutrient Information

Calories: 165
Total Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Protein: 10 grams
Sodium: 396 mg
Fiber: 3 grams