Onion, Pepper, and Spinach Quiche Bites
From: Vegetarian TimesIt's no surprise that New Yorker Myra Kornfeld, author of The Healthy Hedonist Holidays: A Year of Multi-Cultural, Vegetarian-Friendly Holiday Feasts, came up with a dish that's easy to transport and reheat. She's had plenty of experience toting party food on the city's subway system and warming up dishes in tiny Manhattan apartment kitchens. Kornfeld says she's partial to Gruyere (a hard Swiss cheese) in these bites, but Cheddar and other Swiss cheese varieties will also work.
Servings: Makes 16 2-inch-square bites
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 small onion, finely diced (1/2 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced (1/2 cup)
3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 2-inch thin crackers, optional
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8-inch square glass baking dish on bottom and one-third up sides with oil. Pat breadcrumbs all over bottom; tilt to coat sides. Discard any loose breadcrumbs.
2. Place spinach in colander or strainer and drain out excess liquid, pressing down on spinach with hands to squeeze dry. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion is golden and bell pepper is soft. Stir in spinach, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and spread spinach mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, and salt in small bowl, and season with ground black pepper. Pour evenly over spinach and cheese in baking dish, shaking pan gently to make sure egg mixture soaks into spinach. Bake 20 minutes, or until top is golden and eggs are set. Cool at least 30 minutes to firm. Slice into 16 squares. Reheat or serve at room temperature, on thin crackers, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 61, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 92 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, Sugars 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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