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MiladyB · 07-09-2006, 08:42 AM

This sounds nice and easy. I don't have the nutritional facts for this but I would think the protien would be pretty high.

Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
3 eggs or egg substitute ( I used 4 eggs)
6 oz. nonfat cottage or ricotta cheese
1/8 c. Parmesan cheese
(added 1/2 lb of cooked ham)
Spices and herbs as desired

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or grease a 9-inch pie plate or pan. Thaw and drain spinach, beat in eggs, mix in cottage or ricotta cheese. Add Parmesan cheese. Bake 40-45 minutes until edges brown and center is firm. Serve hot or cold.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition facts:

I figured these out myself. These are with the ham:

Calories: 125 cal
Fat: 5.5 grams
Protein: 16 grams

Mavisavis · 07-09-2006, 02:25 PM

I might have to try this one. It certainly does have lots of good ingredients.

MiladyB · 07-09-2006, 02:32 PM

If you do make it some time, Marty let me know how you liked it. I think I may try it some time too.

Mavisavis · 07-10-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MiladyB

If you do make it some time, Marty let me know how you liked it. I think I may try it some time too.

It almost sounds too simple, doesn't it? But I like all those foods, and you can't get much healthier than that. I hand wrote it out, and will copy it into my little homemade cook book. I wonder if you could make about 1/2 the amount and bake it in a smaller loaf pan or little muffin cup?

pambragg · 07-10-2006, 08:15 AM

This sounds great.....I think I will make some before my ps next week so I can have it on hand as a quick meal. Thanks Beth!

Mavisavis · 07-10-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pambragg

This sounds great.....I think I will make some before my ps next week so I can have it on hand as a quick meal. Thanks Beth!

Ok, whoever makes it first....let the rest of us know!

MiladyB · 07-10-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavisavis

It almost sounds too simple, doesn't it? But I like all those foods, and you can't get much healthier than that. I hand wrote it out, and will copy it into my little homemade cook book. I wonder if you could make about 1/2 the amount and bake it in a smaller loaf pan or little muffin cup?

Marty, I bet you could cut the recipe in half. I don't know why not. The muffin cup idea sounds great. You could make up a few of them and just heat them up for a quick lunch or supper. I don't think it would freeze well but it should keep several days in the fridge.

I love really simple recipes too. I like to cook but it has to be simple!!

Pam-You're welcome. Like Marty said, whoever makes it first should get back with the others to let us know how it tasted.

MiladyB · 08-16-2006, 04:32 PM

Okay guys, I finally made this one and it was pretty good. My daughter and hubby really liked it. I did make a few variations to the recipe. I added 1/2 lb cubed cooked ham, made it 4 eggs and added some minced dried onion, minced dried garlic and salt and pepper. It wasn't quite as cheesy as I wanted it so I think next time I will try the shredded parmesan instead of the grated.

Let me know if anyone else tries it!

Mavisavis · 08-17-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MiladyB

Okay guys, I finally made this one and it was pretty good. My daughter and hubby really liked it. I did make a few variations to the recipe. I added 1/2 lb cubed cooked ham, made it 4 eggs and added some minced dried onion, minced dried garlic and salt and pepper. It wasn't quite as cheesy as I wanted it so I think next time I will try the shredded parmesan instead of the grated.

Let me know if anyone else tries it!

Your tweaks sound great.....and you got in more protein. Do you think I could put in a little low fat cheddar and have it cook right?

MiladyB · 08-17-2006, 07:08 AM

Good morning, Marty.

Yes, I actually thought about putting in some low fat cheddar too. I think that would taste really good or some part-skim mozzarella would probably taste good too.