The Diabetes Doctor


Surprise quick quiche

Servings: 4

Carrots and broccoli

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of 1% milk (375 mL)
  • 1/4 cup of whole wheat flour (50 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons of cornmeal (25 mL)
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup of shredded lower-fat Cheddar cheese (300 mL)
  • 3 tablespoons of cooked bacon bits (45 mL)
  • 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate
  • Vegetable oil spray

OPTIONAL:

  • Corn
  • Cilantro

Instructions

Surprise quiche
  1. Preheat oven to 400◦ F (200◦ C).
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine eggs, milk, flour, and cornmeal. Blend for 30 seconds or until the mixture looks well blended.
  3. Spray the pie plate with the vegetable oil.
  4. In each pie plate, gently toss the green onions, cheese, and bacon bits (for the meatless version, add the chopped veggies)
  5. Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean.

Alternative Suggestions

  • The cheddar cheese can be substituted with shredded Swiss cheese