spinach and spaghetti squash quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach , thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup cooked, shredded spaghetti squash
• 1 beaten egg
• 3 egg whites
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 1 cup part-skim-milk mozzarella cheese
• cooking spray
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• pierce squash several times with a fork, and place in a microwave-safe dish. microwave on high for 10 minutes, turn over, and continue cooking 10 minutes more. squash flesh should be very tender inside. set aside to cool.
• cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. shred 1/2 cup of squash and place in a mixing bowl. stir in egg, egg whites, evaporated milk, mozzarella cheese, and spinach until well combined. spray a 9 inch pie place or quiche dish with cooking spray. spread bread crumbs in the bottom and around the sides to coat. pour egg mixture into prepared dish.
• bake quiche in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting. serve warm or at room temperature.