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Ham and Greens Quiche

Serves 6; 1 wedge per serving

INGREDIENTS:

Cooking spray

Crust
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
2 tablespoons egg white or egg substitute

Filling
10 ounces frozen chopped turnip greens
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces sliced lower-sodium, low-fat ham, diced
2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, or until most of the water is absorbed.

Stir the egg white into the couscous. Spoon into the pie pan. Form a crust by spreading the mixture over the bottom and up the side, pressing to flatten. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven. Transfer the pie pan to a cooling rack and let the crust cool completely, about 30 minutes. After about 20 minutes, preheat the oven to 325°F.

Meanwhile, prepare the turnip greens using the package directions. Drain well in a colander, if needed. Transfer to a medium bowl.

In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Stir the onion mixture and half the ham into the turnip greens. Spoon into the crust. Sprinkle with the remaining ham and Parmesan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg substitute, half-and-half, and nutmeg. Pour into the pie pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 152
Total Fat: 2.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.0 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Sodium: 283 mg
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 13 g

DIETARY EXCHANGES:

1 starch
1 vegetable
1 lean meat

This recipe is reprinted with permission from Healthy Soul Food Recipes, Copyright © 2024 by the American Heart Association. Published by Publications International, Ltd. Look for Healthy Soul Food Recipes at grocery-store checkouts in May 2024, while supplies last, and online at ShopPower.org.