Lighter Broccoli Quiche - Shape Magazine Adaptation!

Sweet13_Princess

I adapted this recipe from an old recipe in Shape Magazine. My husband really liked it, and he's a VERY picky eater.

Lighter Broccoli Quiche
(Shape Magazine Adaptation)

Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 slice •
Calories: 208 • Fat: 9.9 g • Saturated Fat: 3 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 11.9 g • Carbs: 19.1 g• Sodium: 235 mg

Ingredients:
3 large eggs
2 large egg whites
(OR 1/2 cup egg whites from container)
12 ounce can lowfat evaporated milk
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2/3 cup reduced-fat Swiss cheese
5 scallions, sliced
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1 frozen pie shell

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and egg whites. Add evaporated milk and cayenne pepper, whisk to combine. Stir in cheese, scallions, and broccoli. Pour the batter into the frozen pie shell.

Bake the quiche in the center of the oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the filling is puffed and the middle is slightly wobbly. Cool on the rack for 10 minutes. Slice into 8 wedges and serve.

Shannon

PS I also made a a Lighter Quiche Lorraine that turned out excellent. I posted the recipe here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/357515-lighter-quiche-lorraine?hl=quiche#posts-4841570