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Monterey Jack Cheese Quiche Squares

The green chiles add a special flavor to this delicious quiche.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 12 people

Recipe Ingredients

3   Egg substitute equivalents
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozCottage cheese - plus
2 tablespoons 30mlCottage cheese
1/4 cup 15g / 0.5ozFlour - plus
2 tablespoons 30mlFlour
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlBaking powder
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozShredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozDiced green chiles
2 tablespoons 30mlDiced red pepper
  Parsley sprigs

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg substitutes and cottage cheese together in a medium bowl for 2 minutes until smooth.

Add the flour and baking powder and beat until smooth. Stir in the cheese, green chiles, and red pepper.

Coat a square 9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour in egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until firm.

Remove the quiche from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes (it will be easier to cut). Cut into squares and transfer to a platter, garnish with parsley sprigs, and serve.

This recipe yields 12 servings. Serving size: one 3-inch square.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 75; Calories from Fat 30; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 176mg; Sodium 176mg; Carbohydrate 4g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 7g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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