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Tortilla Quiche

What a clever way to use tortillas! The ingredients are fresh and light, and the corn add a bit of texture while the chilli powder adds a bit of heat.
Serves 6
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 5 medium (7-inch/18 cm) whole wheat tortillas
  • ½ cup (125 mL) diced ham
  • ½ cup (125 mL) chopped sweet green or red peppers
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded light Cheddar cheese or cheese blend
  • 8 eggs
  • ½ cup (125 mL) no salt or salt reduced cream style corn
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  • Step 2

    Spray 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate with cooking spray. Place four tortillas in pie plate, overlapping, covering rim of pie plate and extending 1/2 to 1 inch (1 to 2.5 cm) beyond rim. Place remaining tortilla in the centre. Sprinkle ham, peppers and cheese over top.

  • Step 3

    Whisk eggs, then whisk in corn and chili powder; carefully pour mixture into pie plate. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until centre is set, about 30 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Sprinkle cilantro over top. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories258
Fat13 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate19 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars2 g
Protein18 g
Sodium525 mg

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