Crustless Caprese Quiche
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat or other whole grain breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Kosher salt
- 4 plum tomatoes (2 chopped and 2 thinly sliced crosswise)
- 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup 2-percent milk
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus 1 sprig for garnish
- 4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella
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- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep-sided pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs into the pan.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cover the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften without color, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the eggs, egg whites, ricotta, milk, the remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a blender until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the sliced basil and the onion-tomato mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie pan.
- Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes in an overlapping style around the top.
- Bake until the eggs are set and the cheese is lightly browned, about 35 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes to complete the cooking process.
- Garnish with the fresh basil sprig.
- Slice into 4 wedges with a sharp knife and serve.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crustless-caprese-quiche-recipe.html (may not work)