Onion and Spinach Quiche

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1	Tbsp	olive oil
1	lg	onion, chopped
1	med	leek, chopped
2	ea	cloves garlic, minced
2	cups	fat-free egg substitute
1	ea	(10-oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1/8	tsp	ground nutmeg
1/8	tsp	white pepper
1/8	tsp	salt
1	ea	(16-oz) can stewed tomatoes
1/4	tsp	dried basil
1	cup	plain, non-fat yogurt

 

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet until hot.  Add onion, leek and garlic.  Cook for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat until tender.  Stir in egg substitute, spinach, white pepper, salt and nutmeg.  reduce temperature to low-medium and place cover over skillet.  Cook for approximately 8 minutes or until egg mixture is set and creates its own crust.

While quiche is cooking, pour canned tomatoes into small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until they begin to thicken.  Stir in basil and dash of sugar.  When quiche is set, place pan 6 inches from top of heated broiler to brown top.

To serve, cut quiche into quarters and top with tomato sauce and dollop of yogurt.

(4 servings)

 

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Spiced Coconut Pancakes with Tropical Fruit

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2-1/2	cups	whole wheat flour
1	cup	unsweetened shredded coconut
2	tsp	baking powder
3/4	tsp	ground nutmeg
3/4	tsp	ground allspice
1/4	tsp	baking soda
1	can	(13-1/2-oz) light unsweetened coconut milk (abut 1-2/3 cups)
2	Tbsp	pure maple syrup
1	Tbsp	vanilla extract
		Vegetable oil
		Tropical Fruit Salad
		Additional pure maple syrup
		chopped natural unsalted pistachios (for garnish)

 

Preheat oven to 250° F.  Whisk first 6 ingredients and 3/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl.  Whisk coconut milk, 1-1/4 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and vanilla in medium bowl.  Whisk coconut milk mixture into dry ingredients until batter is pourable.

Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat; brush with vegetable oil.  working in batches, add batter by 1/4 cupful.  Working quickly and using back of spoon, spread each pancake to about 4-inch round.  Cook until small bubbles appear on surface and bottoms of pancakes are golden, reducing heat if browning too quickly, 2 to 3 minutes.  Turn over; cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.  Transfer to baking sheet.  Keep warm in oven.

Place 2 to 3 pancakes on each plate.  top with Tropical Fruit Salad, maple syrup, and chopped pistachios.

(makes about 10)

 

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Waffles

Technorati Tags: Breakfast,waffles,Bisquick

 

2	cups	Bisquick Heart Smart
1-1/2	cups	fat-free (skim) milk
2	Tbsp	vegetable oil
1	ea	egg

 

Stir ingredients until well-blended.  Pour onto center of hot greased waffle iron; close lid.  Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops.  Carefully remove waffle.

(12 [4”] waffles)

 

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