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Broccoli is loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Instead of turning to canned corn, try using fresh corn in this recipe for a real burst of flavor!

You can also substitute cauliflower florets for the broccoli in this recipe, or use a combination of both for color and interest.

Low fat and delicious
Broccoli and Corn Quiche................................................(submitted by HB of Dallas TX)
Ingredients
8 servings - 184 calories per serving
9 g of fat per serving
1 (9 inch) pie crust (deep dish works best)
2 cups broccoli flowerets
2/3 cup corn kernels
2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion (minced)
3 tbsp parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black or white pepper
3 medium eggs (beaten)
3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Parboil broccoli and corn in lightly salted water until barely cooked (about 4 minutes).
  • Drain immediately.
  • Heat oil in small frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion.
  • Cook until onion is soft.
  • Stir in drained vegetables, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine eggs and cottage cheese in mixing bowl.
  • Arrange vegetables in the pie shell.
  • Pour egg mixture over vegetables.
  • Set pie pan on cookie sheet.
  • Place in center rack of oven.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until filling is set and golden.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve while hot.


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