Heart-Healthy Ham and Cheese Quiche

Indulge in the delicious comfort of a classic quiche without compromising your health goals with this Heart-Healthy Ham and Cheese Quiche. Featuring a wholesome whole-grain pie crust, protein-packed egg whites, and low-fat milk, this recipe is thoughtfully crafted to keep your heart happy. Loaded with tender low-sodium ham, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, fresh spinach, and a touch of green onion, every bite is bursting with savory goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep, this easy, nutrient-rich dish is perfect for brunch, meal prepping, or a light dinner. Lower in saturated fat and sodium but full of flavor, this balanced quiche will become your go-to recipe for healthy indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 unit Whole grain pie crust
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 large Egg whites
• 1 cup Low-fat milk
• 1 cup Low-sodium ham
• 1 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 spray Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9-inch pie dish with olive oil spray and press the whole grain pie crust into the dish. Trim any excess dough.

Step 3

Chop the low-sodium ham into small cubes and slice the green onions into thin rounds.

Step 4

In a medium skillet, spray a small amount of olive oil. Over medium heat, cook the chopped ham for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly browned.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, and low-fat milk together until well combined.

Step 7

Add the ham and spinach mixture, green onions, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie crust.

Step 9

Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.

Step 10

Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy a healthy and hearty meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1274.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1996.7

Total Fat 111.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1052.5mg	0%
Sodium 4512.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 161.7g	0%

Vitamin D 316.1IU	0%
Calcium 2260.7mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1436.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 18.0%