Bacon and Leek Quiche
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, well rinsed and trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp. canola oil
- 2 lb. leeks, quartered, washed, and finely chopped
- 2 oz. Canadian bacon, trimmed of fat and finely minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 2 oz. low-fat goat cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan shards
- 2 tsp. unsalted butter
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Lightly spray or wipe a 9-inch pie plate with vegetable oil.
- Place the spinach leaves in a vegetable steamer over low heat and steam until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Line the pie plate with the spinach leaves.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan.
- Add the leek, cover, and sweat for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the Canadian bacon, egg, skim milk, mustard, and goat cheese, and add the leek.
- Pour the mixture carefully over the spinach, top with the Parmesan, and dot with the butter.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until set.
- Serve warm.
fresh spinach, salt, canola oil, leeks, canadian bacon, egg, milk, dijon mustard, lowfat goat cheese, parmesan shards, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/1030 (may not work)