CRABMEAT QUICHE WITH ORZO CRUST

 

I can NOT express just how wonderful this is………………..

 

Crust: 

 

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

2 egg whites, slightly beaten

1 teaspoon dried dill weed

½ teaspoon dry mustard

 

Filling:

 

2 cups frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots

¼ cup finely chopped shallots

¼ cup water

1 cup frozen cholesterol-free egg product, defrosted, or 4 eggs

(I used 1 egg and 5 more egg whites)

1 can (6 oz.) claw crabmeat, rinsed and drained (Sea Fare is the brand

I used)

1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese

¼ cup skim milk

½ teaspoon salt (I used less)

¼ teaspoon cayenne

 

1.     Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with nonstick, fat-free vegetable cooking spray.  Set aside.  Prepare orzo as directed on package.  Rinse and drain.  In medium mixing bowl, combine orzo and remaining crust ingredients.  Using back of spoon, press crust against bottom and sides of prepared plate.  Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until crust is set and begins to brown.  Set aside.

2.     Combine vegetables, shallots and water in 2-quart saucepan.  Cover.  Cook over medium heat for 4 to 7 minutes, or until vegetables are hot and shallots are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.  Drain.

3.     Stir in remaining ingredients.  Mix well.  Pour into prepared crust.  Bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.

 

6 servings (only 3 servings for Jeff & myself!)

 

Nutrition Facts

 

Serving Size = 1 wedge (if you are having as your whole meal, have 2!)

Calories/serving size = 118

 

Total fat 1 g

Saturated Fat <1 g

Cholesterol 25 mg

Sodium 378 mg

Total Carbohydrates 12 g

Dietary Fiber 2 g

Sugars 3 g

Protein 14 g

 

Meal ideas: Serve with a spinach salad for more veggies!  If you are only having 1 serving, have ½ portion of protein and ½ portion of a carb along with the quiche.