Spinach Bars

[kcmagu 3]

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, 2009 by kcmagu
wanted to enclose picture

[luluc 6]

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, 2009 by luluc
heating instructions

[*slim* 2]

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

[aubrie 6]

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.

[luluc 6]

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:)

[kcmagu 3]

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

[luluc 6]

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

[kcmagu 3]

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!!