Southwestern Avocado-Bell Pepper Quiche Cups
I love quiche and this is a great idea to incorporate vegetables into your brunch ideas. Try baking your favorite quiche recipe in a half shell of a bell pepper. Use any color of pepper you want and spice up your weekend brunch ideas with bell peppers.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 large egg whites
2 tbsp low-sodium taco seasoning
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and diced into small pieces
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1.4-oz can diced, chopped green chilies, drained
4 medium bell peppers, halved, seeds and ribs removed
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degree’s. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with vegetable spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, egg whites and taco seasoning until smooth.
3
Gently stir in the avocado, cheddar cheese and green chilies.
4
Place the prepared bell peppers, skin side down on the baking sheet.
5
Spoon or pour the egg mixture into the bell pepper halves, filling them to just below the edges. the egg mixture will expand while baking.
6
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the egg mixture is just set. Remove from the oven. Let them cool for about 5 minutes, serve and enjoy!
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Avocado Bell Pepper QuicheBell Pepper QuicheChef BryanCooking with Chef BryanSouthwestern QuicheThe American Heart Association
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