Lightened-Up Three Cheese Quiche Directions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Make the Dough:
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup of oat flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
- Add Moisture: Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pressed.
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Press and Bake:
- Prepare the Pan: Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan. Use the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
- Blind Bake: Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake the crust for 10 minutes to set. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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Prepare the Filling:
- Mix the Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs. Stir in 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk until smooth.
- Add Cheeses and Vegetables: Fold in 1/2 cup each of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and crumbled feta cheese. Add 1/2 cup each of diced onion, diced bell peppers, and spinach. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Season: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
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Assemble the Quiche:
- Pour Filling: Pour the cheese and vegetable mixture into the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
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Bake the Quiche:
- Bake: Return the quiche to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool: Allow the quiche to cool on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Garnish (Optional): Add chopped fresh chives and a small amount of additional shredded cheese if desired.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the quiche into 8 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Whole wheat flour: 5 points
- Oat flour: 1 point
- Olive oil: 4 points
- Eggs: 4 points
- Unsweetened almond milk: 0 points
- Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese: 3 points
- Shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese: 3 points
- Crumbled feta cheese: 2 points
- Diced onion: 0 points
- Diced bell peppers: 0 points
- Spinach: 0 points
- Garlic powder: 0 points
- Dried thyme: 0 points
- Black pepper: 0 points
- Paprika: 0 points
- Salt: 0 points
Total Points: 22 points for the entire recipe
Servings: 8 servings Points per Serving: 2.75 points
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 10g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
