Whole-Wheat Spinach Ricotta Quiche Cups
are a delightful and impressive twist on traditional quiche.
Whole-wheat tortillas are used to create individual crusts that
are filled with a delicious combination of chopped spinach and
cheeses. For another variation add finely chopped ham. Perfect
for your next brunch or baby shower. Share this great recipe
with friends.
Whole-Wheat
Spinach Ricotta Quiche Cups
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 (10-ounce) package whole-wheat
6-inch tortillas
- 1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ®
CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
- 1 cup egg substitute or
4 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
leaves
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded
Swiss cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black
pepper
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Spray 10, 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking
spray. Soften tortillas by heating in microwave on HIGH (100%)
power for 10 seconds. Press tortillas into muffin cups to form
quiche crusts.
- Whisk evaporated milk,
egg substitute, spinach, ricotta and Swiss cheeses, salt and
pepper in medium bowl until blended. Spoon about 1/2 cup of mixture
into prepared quiche bases, dividing evenly. Stir mixture frequently
to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes
or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean and tortilla
edges are lightly browned. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Carefully
remove quiches. Serve warm.
Makes 10 servings.
Tips:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped
ham maybe added to the milk mixture
- Quiche cups can be made
ahead and frozen. To reheat, place on baking sheet and bake in
preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or,
place in 2 to 4 quiche cups on microwave-safe plate and microwave
on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes or until hot.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/10 of recipe): Calories: 180 Calories from Fat:
50 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 2.5 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium:
280 mg Carbohydrates: 18 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 4 g Protein:
11 g
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