Spinach Parmesan Quiche Bites
Spinach Parmesan Quiche Bites Recipe
Serve these mini quiches as a savory snack or an elegant_ appetizer. Roasted red bell peppers brighten up the classic combination of spinach and Parmesan. Leaving off the crust lowers the carbs and saturated at without sacrificing flavor.
Spinach Parmesan Quiche Bites Recipe
Serves: 8
Serving size: 2 quiche bites
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 16 cups of two 12-cup mini muffin pans or 16 cups of a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, using a fork, separate the spinach into small pieces. Stir in the roasted peppers and green onions. Spoon the spinach mixture into the sprayed muffin cups. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the spinach mixture .
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour into the filled muffin cups. Fill the empty muffin cups with water to keep the pan from warping .
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted ‘.n the center comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a cooling rack. Let cool for 10 minutes. Using a thin spatula or flat knife, loosen the sides of the quiche bites.
Serve warm .
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, put 4-6 quiche bites on microwaveable plate. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until heated through.
Spinach Parmesan Quiche Bites Recipe Ingredients
Cooking spray
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers,
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper