Have you found that when you do buy fresh vegetables it is hard to use them all or you have left overs from a previous recipe? Or if you like me when you shop at the Farmers Market you get excited and overstock your fridge. Well no worries, left over veggies can be incorporated into many end of the week meals that can save you money. Instead of going to the store to buy an entire meal, take those left over vegetables from the week and make a Quiche!
A quiche originates from French cuisine and is similar to a custard using eggs, cream or milk baked in a pastry crust. They are known for being high in fat and calories, but its possible to modify a recipe without losing the quality. Quiches are easy and can include anything from ham, sausage,tofu, vegetables, and various types of cheeses. They are a savory dinner that can work for all palates. I enjoy making a crustless quiche because its easy and fast.
This meal offers a mega punch for nutrition. It has lots of vitamins and minerals, protein, calcium, and moderate amounts of fat. You can round out this dinner with a whole grain baguette or piece of toast.
Remeber at the end of the week, most people are tired of cooking and grocery shopping. Take your left over ingredients and customize a quiche with your favorite flavors!
Tips for making a low fat/low calorie Quiche:
- Use lot of veggies.
- Use some egg whites and some whole eggs.
- Use non-fat or low fat milk verse cream.
- Add plain low fat yogurt or cottage cheese to add the creamy factor back
- Go crustless!
Happy Cooking!
Little Chef-titian
That looks awesome!
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