Spinach And Spaghetti Squash Quiche Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH 'QUICHE'

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place squash on a baking sheet, cut-side down.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the outer shell of squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Scoop fibers and seeds out of squash and discard. Shred the tender squash meat with a fork; measure 3 cups and place in a bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add spinach, black pepper, and oregano; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add spinach mixture to squash.
• Whisk eggs together in a bowl; add milk and whisk until frothy. Pour egg mixture over squash mixture; mix well.
• Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs into prepared pie pan. Pour squash-egg mixture over bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

SPINACH AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pierce squash several times with a fork, and place in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, turn over, and continue cooking 10 minutes more. Squash flesh should be very tender inside. Set aside to cool.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Shred 1/2 cup of squash and place in a mixing bowl. Stir in egg, egg whites, evaporated milk, mozzarella cheese, and spinach until well combined. Spray a 9 inch pie place or quiche dish with cooking spray. Spread bread crumbs in the bottom and around the sides to coat. Pour egg mixture into prepared dish.
• Bake quiche in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.