Although known as a classic French dish, the quiche originated in Germany. The word quiche means “cake” which came from the German word Kuchen. Today, quiche is considered as typically French. However, savoury custards in pastry were known in English cuisine at least as early as the 14th century. Recipes for custards baked in pastry containing meat, fish and fruit are referred to Crustardes of flesh and Crustade in the 14th-century The Forme of Cury and in 15th-century cookbooks as well.
1 piece with 1 tablespoon sour cream equals 278 calories,
12 g fat (5 g saturated fat),
22 mg cholesterol,
659 mg sodium,
26 g carbohydrate,
2 g fiber,
17 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 l
ean meat, 2 fat,
1-1/2 starch.
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- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Ready Time: 60
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie pastry 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 cups egg substitute 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon each salt, pepper and paprika 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
Recipe Steps:
- n a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
- Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°.
- In a small skillet, cook the bacon, onion and red pepper until vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in spinach. Spoon spinach mixture into pastry.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese and seasonings; pour over spinach mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream. Yield: 6 servings.
