SPINACH BARS

makes a 9x13 pan full - could easily scale down but I was taking it to a meeting and I like to use up packages.

Ingredients:

1 3/4 c. eggbeaters or 7 large eggs (nutr. data is for beaters)

1/2 c. skim milk

1.5 c. ff plain greek yogurt

1 .5 tsp salt

2 tsp minced fresh garlic

1.5 tsp baking powder

1 c. whole wheat flour

pinch red pepper flakes

10 oz pkg fresh baby spinach leaves

8 oz pkg shredded part skim mozzarella

7 oz pkg lite feta cheese, diced

1 onion, diced

optional: 1 c. chopped mushrooms or red pepper (roasted or fresh)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees or 375 if using an air filled pan.

Mix spinach, cheeses, onion and any of the optional ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl whisk all the other ingredients, pour over spinach mixture and mix well. Pour into a 9x13" pan greased with Pam.

Bake for about 40-45" (top should look dry and the edges just beginning to brown.

Serve warm - tastes so good a cross between a crustless quiche and a meatless strata. Like many quiches it would probably taste good cold - just haven't had the opportunity to try it that way yet.

Depending on how you cut it here is the nutrition data:

20 servings (5x4) / 16 servings (4x4) / 15 servings (3x5)

Servings: 20, 16, 15

Calories: 91, 114, 121.5

Protein (gm): 11, 13.3, 14.2

Fat: 3.4, 4.2, 4.5

Fiber 1, 1.3, 1.5

Picture below is a 16 serving size square

Edited March 12, 200917 yr by kcmagu
wanted to enclose picture

ok kc - i played around a bit; here's what i did:

1pckg frozen spinach - thawed & drained well

1 egg

1/3c bread crumbs

1/2c ground pork - browned

mixed the above & put in a loaf pan sprayed w/pam. then added 2 slices of swiss cheese on top. (2 servings - 1 slice of cheese per square)

bake @350 for 25mins - cheese is bubbly.

Edited March 23, 200917 yr by luluc
heating instructions

Both of those sound really good. Will have to try it!

This sounds heavenly. Just my speed!!! I'm definitely going to try it. I have a recipe for turkey sausage and cabbage quiche that is to die for. I thought it sounded wierd when I heard of it, but it's the best ever!! I'll post the recipe this week.

This sounds heavenly. Just my speed!!! I'm definitely going to try it. I have a recipe for turkey sausage and cabbage quiche that is to die for. I thought it sounded wierd when I heard of it, but it's the best ever!! I'll post the recipe this week.

yes - please post; dh and i eat a lot of cabbage.

i'm making a warm nappa cabbage slaw tonight - kc, i'll post in the food thread if it's good:)

I can't wait - hope its good - I love napa cabbage slaw (especially with a little oriental vinagrette!!) - never thought of it warm though.

I can't wait - hope its good - I love napa cabbage slaw (especially with a little oriental vinagrette!!) - never thought of it warm though.

here is the episode on foodnetwork that i'm making tonight - i'm replacing the savoy cabbage w/nappa......

Teriyaki chicken with Warm Ginger-Carrot Slaw Recipe : Rachael Ray : food Network

That sounds soooo good! - Think I might have to use seasoned rice wine vinegar and add some juliened red bell pepper and sugar snap peas.

THink you just helped plan my menu this weekend! thanks!!