Mini crust-free quiche
2 cups shredded swiss cheese (I used low fat)
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise (or 1/2 cup plain yogurt plus 2 tsp lemon juice)
2 eggs or 1 egg and 2 egg whites
2 T flour (I used whole wheat)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
additional ingredients can include chopped meat, mushrooms, onions, etc. I used chopped turkey, mushrooms and green onions.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Combine cheese, half and half, mayonnaise, eggs, flour, salt and pepper in blender or food processor and blend until well blended.
3. Fill each cup with 1 1/2 tablespoonful of meat, mushrooms, etc. Pour equal amounts of egg mixture in each cup. Bake 22 minutes or until quiches are just golden.
Chicken Strudel
chicken stock
6 boneless, skinless breasts
6 cups spinach leaves (or other cooking green)
3 T olive oil
1 1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 cups lowfat feta cheese
5 ounces shredded lowfat jack cheese
3 eggs
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
salt and pepper
12 sheets filo pastry
1/3 cup melted butter
1. To make the filling, cover chicken breasts with chicken stock and poach 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, let cool and chop or shred chicken.
2. Wash spinach, leave the water clinging to it and stir over medium heat until wilted. Drain well, squeeze dry.
3. Heat the oil and saute onions until soft (about 5 mins).
4. In a bowl combine chicken, spinach, dill, feta, jack cheese, eggs, nutmeg, coriander, cayenne and walnuts. Stir until well combined, then season wiht salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
To assemble strudels, brush a sheet of filo with melted butter; place another sheet on top and spread with butter, repeat two more times (four sheets total). Place a thin row of the chicken mixture at one end, tuck ends, and roll up.
Transfer to baking sheets and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let rest at least 10 minutes, cut with a serrated knife.
Enjoy!!
