Contributed By: DCC
Janet Basta
Vitamin rich , Protien rich idea for a brunch or dinner.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Ingredients
1 Small can sliced mushrooms
1 Small green pepper, chopped
1 Small zucchini, grated
1 cup Chopped ham
1 package Frozen chopped spinach
1 pound Lowfat cottage cheese,
The excess liquid pressed out
1 cup Grated mozzarella
4 Eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Dill weed
1/2 tsp Pepper
Preparation
Saute mushrooms, peppers and zucchini in 1-2 Tbsp butter. When tender crisp, add chopped ham, saute for a few minutes. Stir in spinach that has been thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture. Saute another few minutes. Mix in a bowl both cheeses, eggs, olive oil, dill weed and pepper. Add vegetable mixture to above. Pour into a greased 9 or 10 inch pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350 degrees untill a knife plunged into the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Cook's Notes
Use part skim mozzarella to reduce the fat in this nutrient-rich dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 261
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Total Fat: 15 g
;
Saturated Fat: 5 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 9 g
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Protein: 25 g
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Vitamin A: 5929 IU
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Vitamin C: 25 mg
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Calcium: 283 mg
;
Sodium: 979 mg
;
Iron: 2.2 mg
;
Fiber: 2 g