Spinach Swiss Quiche

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie pastry
• 4 turkey bacon strips, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 cups egg substitute
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper and paprika
• 6 tbs sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Transfer to a 9 inch pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate;flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°.


2. In a small skillet, cook the bacon, onion and red pepper until vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in spinach. Spoon spinach mixture into pastry. In a small bowl, combine egg substitute, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese and seasoning; pour over spinach mixture.

3. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream.