Catalina’s Yummy Broccoli, Artichoke & Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients

• 8 egg whites (1 small carton egg whites)
• 4 whole eggs
• 2/3 cup yogurt or sour cream
• salt & pepper
• paprika
• oregano or garlic powder (or any other spices you like)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 stalk broccoli, chopped into small pieces

• 1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (the cheese is optional, but it makes it super tasty. Also, low fat cheese works just as well) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease or spray a deep dish pie plate or small casserole dish.

3. 3

   Fry onion in oil till soft, then add broccoli. Stir fry till cooked. Set aside.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, with an electric beater, beat together the egg whites and whole eggs in a large bowl till frothy.

5. 5

   Add the yogurt and spices. Beat some more till well mixed.

6. 6

   Add the vegetables and the cheese to the eggs. Stir everything together and pour into the pie plate or dish. (You can also pour it into a prepared pie crust if you want).

7. 7

   Bake for 50-60 minutes. You’ll know it’s cooked because it will puff up.

8. 8

   Once cooked, let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature before serving. (it tastes better if it sits even longer, ie. 1-2 hours. You can also make it in the morning, let it sit, then reheat for the evening. It doesn’t need to be served super hot, just warm).

9. 9

   You can play around A LOT with this recipe. For example:

10. 10

    Use cream cheese instead of yogurt, or a bit of both.

11. 11

    Change the vegetables & cheese to:

12. 12

    -spinach, red onions, & feta,

13. 13

    -potatoes, red peppers, onions, & parmesan (use ½ cup only) & rosemary (goes sooo great with the potatoes)

14. 14

    -roasted red peppers, onions, brie (freeze the brie first, then you can shred it without it falling apart)

15. 15

    -mushrooms, asparagus, onions, swiss cheese.

16. 16

    -red & white onions, green onions, any cheese you have.