Mushroom Day
Did you know that April 16 is the day of the mushroom? To celebrate, we're bringing you one of our very favorite mushroom quiche recipes. This dish is simple, quick, and super healthful. What better day to give it a try?
Mushroom Quiche
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 onion, diced medium
- 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 cups nonfat skim milk
- 1 cup nonfat egg substitute
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp each: garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Saute onion and mushrooms in the oil until they are golden - about three minutes. Add spinach and cook for four more minutes. Add bread crumbs, stir, and place the mixture into a deep dish quiche pan.Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and pour everything over the vegetables in the quiche pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the center of the quiche is firm. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information
Serves 6. Per 1/6 pie serving -- Calories: 160, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 410 mg, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 15 g.Brought to you by: TheNutritionEducationStore.com. Check out posters, PowerPoint Shows, games, and handouts that all discuss cooking tips, healthful menus, creative recipes, and much more!
