Spinach Quiche

Photo: flickr user mia3mom

Ingredients

1 pkt (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

cup low fat (2 percent) cottage cheese

cup (4 ounces) feta cheese

2 lrgs eggs

4 egg whites

cup non-fat milk

1 teaspoon mixed Italian herb blend (see Note)

3 green onions and tops, thinly sliced ( 1/2 cup)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place spinach in a sieve and press out as much liquid as possible, then place leaves in a 1 cup measuring device and press again to eliminate all moisture. Set aside.

In a food processor or blender, mix cottage and feta cheeses until smooth.

Add eggs and egg whites and blend well. Mix in milk and Italian herbs. Add spinach and green onions and pulse briefly to mix. Pour into a deep dish, 9 inch pie pan.

Bake 40 minutes or until quiche is puffed and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.

Note: Italian herb seasoning can be found in most supermarkets. You can also mix small amounts of basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme and sage to create your own blend.