Tuesday, August 17, 2010

SIMPLE VEGETABLE QUICHE


SIMPLE VEGETABLE QUICHE
Serving Size 6 

3-4 slices bread

1 1/4 cups skim milk

4 cups fresh vegetables -- as desired

1 cup low-fat cheese -- grated

1 tablespoon flour

3 eggs

1 large tomato

1 onion



Spray a pie dish with cooking spray. Cut the bread slices diagonally,

and arrange to cover the bottom.

Saute vegetables in a non-stick skillet, using a bit of water or

broth, till they are crisp-tender. Put into bread crust. Beat remaining

ingredients together and pour over. Bake about 45 minutes at 350.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

TUSCAN NAVY BEAN SOUP


Tuscan Navy Bean Soup

Serving Size: 6



2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced or pressed
3 cups vegetable broth
1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes. Undrained.
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup small uncooked pasta (your choice)
1 16 oz. can navy beans with liquid



Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and saute until done. 
Add garlic, broth, tomatoes, and spices.
Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta.
Reduce heat to law and cover.
Simmer about 10 minutes.
Add beans and heat through.



Serve with favorite bread, cornbread or crackers. Add tabasco if you like.