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Crustless Spinach Egg Bake

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Updated August 30, 2011

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Eggs are a healthy addition to a diabetic breakfast -- and this recipe makes them even tastier by incorporating the health benefits of spinach. This recipe makes 6 servings and each provides 330 calories, 24 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, and 23 grams protein.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion - diced
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach - defrosted
  • 1 + 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9" pie dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow to warm.
  3. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Place defrosted spinach inside a strong paper towel and squeeze over the sink to ring out extra moisture.
  6. In a second bowl, mix together egg substitute and spinach. Stir in diced onion, salt and pepper. Then stir in 3/4 cup of each type of cheese.
  7. Pour egg and spinach mixture into pie pan and top with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes or until eggs are set. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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