Onion, Pepper, and Spinach Quiche Bites
You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Onion, Pepper, and Spinach Quiche Bites a try. This recipe serves 16 and costs 49 cents per serving. One serving contains 77 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat. A mixture of red bell pepper, crackers, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. This recipe from Vegetarian Times has 145 fans. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a very budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 48%, which is pretty good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Spinach Quiche Bites, Spinach Mushroom Quiche Bites, and Savory Roasted Pepper and Basil Quiche Bites Appetizer.
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. breadcrumbs
16 2-inch thin crackers, optional
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
¾ cup grated Gruyère cheese (4 oz.)
½ cup low-fat milk
1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
1 small onion, finely diced (½ cup)
½ red bell pepper, finely diced (½ cup)
¼ tsp. salt
Equipment:
glass baking pan
oven
colander
sieve
frying pan
baking pan
whisk
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square glass baking dish on bottom and one-third up sides with oil. Pat breadcrumbs all over bottom; tilt to coat sides. Discard any loose breadcrumbs.2. Place spinach in colander or strainer and drain out excess liquid, pressing down on spinach with hands to squeeze dry. Set aside.3. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion is golden and bell pepper is soft. Stir in spinach, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and spread spinach mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.4. Whisk eggs, milk, and salt in small bowl, and season with ground black pepper. Pour evenly over spinach and cheese in baking dish, shaking pan gently to make sure egg mixture soaks into spinach. Bake 20 minutes, or until top is golden and eggs are set. Cool at least 30 minutes to firm. Slice into 16 squares. Reheat or serve at room temperature, on thin crackers, if desired.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square glass baking dish on bottom and one-third up sides with oil. Pat breadcrumbs all over bottom; tilt to coat sides. Discard any loose breadcrumbs.
2. Place spinach in colander or strainer and drain out excess liquid, pressing down on spinach with hands to squeeze dry. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion is golden and bell pepper is soft. Stir in spinach, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Remove from heat, and spread spinach mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
6. Whisk eggs, milk, and salt in small bowl, and season with ground black pepper.
7. Pour evenly over spinach and cheese in baking dish, shaking pan gently to make sure egg mixture soaks into spinach.
8. Bake 20 minutes, or until top is golden and eggs are set. Cool at least 30 minutes to firm. Slice into 16 squares. Reheat or serve at room temperature, on thin crackers, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
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