Recipes
Tortilla Quiche
Swap pastry for tortillas in this smart take on quiche. Whole wheat tortillas form a crust, while ham, peppers, and corn add texture and flavour. With plenty of vegetables and eggs, you can easily tailor it to suit your tastes, making each bite enjoyable. Serve it warm or at room temperature for any occasion.
Serves
6
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Print RecipeIngredients
- 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 | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 258 |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Sodium | 525 mg |
