Crustless Quiche

The Mr told me the other day that he wanted to get in a little more protein.  Now, we're not talking going paleo or whatever...we still like our flour and potatoes but his breakfasts were a little more carb heavy than he liked.  So I figured I could pretend I was Ina Garten and whip up something 'fabulous.' (are we the only ones who drink every time she says fabulous on Barefoot Contessa?  Water...we drink water!)

I did a little brainstorming and came up with this lil baby.

Here's what you'll need to make this protein packed slice of heaven.





Crustless Quiche
Serves 6

4 eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup organic fat free milk
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and wrung of water
1/2 red pepper, diced
2 scallions, diced
2 slices Trader Joe's uncured turkey bacon
1/2 cup Trader Joe's Swiss & Gruyere blend
1 oz Sartori Bellavitano Balsamic cheese  (or similar cheese like Asiago or parmesan)

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Cook your turkey bacon and cut or crumble, set aside.  Ready your veggies including thawing the spinach for 1 minute in the microwave then wring out all of the water.

In a medium bowl, add your eggs and whites.

Mix until well combined.  Add any spices if you like.  I used a few grinds of black pepper, a shake or two of thyme and a dash of garlic powder but you can use whatever salt free spices you like.

Add your thawed and squeezed spinach, red peppers, Swiss/Gruyere blend and scallions, stir to combine.

Add a generous spray of butter flavored cooking spray to a pie pan on the bottom and sides.

Add egg mixture.  Sprinkle turkey bacon on top making sure it's evenly distributed.

Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.

Yes please!

When  it comes out of the oven, grate your one ounce of balsamic cheddar.

Sprinkle evenly over the top and let it melt.

Drool-worthy goodness.

Let it cool for about 5 minutes and then cut into 6 wedges and get ready to dive in.

This isn't necessarily a whole breakfast thing that could sustain you all morning so add a slice to a bowl of fruit, a slice of sprouted bread with natural peanut butter or whatever you like for a good balance.

Nutritional info (per wedge):  Calories  140  Total Fat 6g  Sat Fat 3g  Poly Fat 1g  Mono Fat 1g  Cholesterol  141mg  Sodium 176mg  Potassium 194mg  Total Carbs 5g  Fiber 1g  Sugars 2g  Protein 12g  Vitamin A 57%  Vitamin C 9%  Calcium 16%  Iron 6%

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