CRUSTLESS QUINOA QUICHE

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This a wonderful quiche recipe from Goya Foods. I have made this with both spinach or kale, which also can be purchased frozen and chopped.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onions, thinly sliced or 1/2 cup onion
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
8 large eggs, lightly beaten, I use Egg Beaters
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning, with pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat 1 1/2 olive oil in a 10 inch oven proof non stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a medium bowl.
  • Wipe out pan and set aside.
  • Add spinach, quinoa, cream cheese to bowl with onion mixture and stir until well mixed.
  • In a separate medium bowl whisk the eggs, cheddar cheese and Adobo.
  • Pour egg mixture over quinoa mixture and stir well.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour quinoa into skillet pressing down with a spatula into an even layer.
  • Cook until bottom of quinoa is golden brown.
  • Transfer skillet to preheated oven.
  • Cook until quiche is cooked through (thin knife inserted into center of quiche comes out clean) and top of quinoa is lightly browned.
  • About 15-20 minutes.
  • Carefully invert quiche onto serving dish and cut into wedges.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 259, Sodium 302.8, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 19.6

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