Spanish Quiche Recipe Video

A wonderful, diabetes-friendly recipe from Brenda Ponichtera, RD.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Flour tortillas3 (7 1/2 inch)
 Canned refried beans16 Ounce (vegetarian)
 Canned green chilies4 Ounce, diced
 Green onion1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), sliced
 Reduced fat cheddar cheese4 Ounce, grated
 Egg substitute1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Skim milk1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Paprika1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.5%

Saturated Fat 3 g14.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 11.6 mg3.9%

Sodium 783.2 mg32.6%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g6%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g9%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 14 g28.2%

Vitamin A 9.7% Vitamin C 12.2%

Calcium 21.4% Iron 20.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 inch pie dish with vegetable cooking spray.
2. Cut 2 tortillas in the center. Set aside.

MAKING
3. Into the pie dish, arrange the halved tortilla on the edge so that the rounded edge is around the rim.
4. Place the 3rd tortilla right at the center of the pie dish.
5. Spread the vegetable refried beans evenly over the tortillas and then top the beans with mild chilies, then onion and finally cheese.
6. Mix the egg substitute and milk and pour it over the top of the quiche.
7. Finish it with a sprinkle of paprika.
8. Pop the dish in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the dish stand for about 10 minutes before cutting into 8 wedges.

SERVING
10. Serve this delicious and healthy Spanish quiche with a tossed salad.
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