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Southwest Veggie Quiche

Quiche gets a Tex-Mex flavor in this zingy Southwestern version. Mushrooms and green bell peppers mingle with egg and cottage cheese, while a mix of Mexican cheeses and a bright dollop of salsa make this dish a great way to start your day—or perfect for lunch.

Serves 8
Ready in 55 mins
Prep time 10 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
92 calories per serving

Ingredients

> cooking spray
> 1 cup egg substitute
> 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
> 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
> 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
> 1 tsp garlic powder
> 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
> 1 tsp unsalted butter
> 1 cup mushrooms, halved
> 1 tsp canola oil
> 1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
> 1/4 cup white onion, chopped
> 1/2 cup shredded shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
> 1/2 cup salsa

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9-inch round pie dish with cooking spray.
2
In a medium bowl, combine egg substitute, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, flour, garlic powder and pepper and stir together until smooth and set aside.
3
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms from pan and set aside.
4
Return pan to heat and add oil, peppers and onion, sautéing until tender.
5
Add vegetables and ¼ cup of cheese to the egg mixture. Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
6
Bake until set, about 45 minutes. Remove quiche from the oven. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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