MUSHROOM CRUST QUICHE 
5 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. chopped mushrooms
1/2 c. finely crushed crackers
3/4 c. chopped green onions
2 c. shredded dry Jack cheese
1 c. nonfat cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. paprika

Cook the mushrooms in 3 tablespoons oil until limp. Add crackers. Turn mixture into well greased 9 inch pie pan. Press evenly over sides and bottom. Cook onions in 2 tablespoons oil until limp. Spread over pie crust. Cover with the cheese.

In a blender whirl eggs, cottage cheese and cayenne. Pour over the cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted in center of quiche comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes or serve at room temperature.

 

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