Crustless Mushroom-Spinach Quiche

Name: Crustless Mushroom-Spinach Quiche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1-1/4 cups egg substitute; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

"My aunt gave me this wonderful recipe, and I adapted it a bit," writes Mary Ann Dell from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. "It's a tasty vegetarian dish that's easy to prepare and full of nutritious vegetables." Because it doesn't have a crust, it's just right for low-carb diets.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1-1/4 cups egg substitute
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

Line the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray with heavy-duty foil; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, green pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender; drain.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg substitute. Stir in the spinach, feta, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in mushroom mixture.
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes. Carefully remove sides of pan. Top each serving with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 244 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Crustless Mushroom-Spinach Quiche in Light & Tasty February/March 2005