Healthy Asparagus Quiche

This asparagus quiche is a tasty and healthy choice for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. This dish tastes great and is easy to make. It has low-fat cheeses and fresh asparagus. Plus, you can add mushrooms or vegetarian ham to make it more flexible for people with different dietary needs.

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made whole wheat pie crust
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Optional: 1/2 cup diced vegetarian ham or mushrooms for vegetarian option

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 5 minutes

If using vegetarian ham or mushrooms, add them to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes

In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Place pie crust in a pie dish

Arrange cooked asparagus and vegetarian ham or mushrooms if using evenly on the crust

Sprinkle cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese over the asparagus

Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and cheese

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown

Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving

Enjoy your healthy asparagus quiche