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Recipe Makeover: Spinach-Bacon Quiche

By Sidney Fry, MS, RD
December 02, 2013
Photo: Randy Mayor
Flaky olive oil pastry and cheesy, veggie-filled custard for only 317 calories
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Lighter Spinach-Bacon Quiche

Photo: Randy Mayor
We've never quite understood how a cream, bacon, and cheese-filled custard surrounded by rich, buttery pastry found its way to the "lighter side" of the brunch menu. Quiche is certainly delicious, but it's far from dainty: That little wedge hovers around 600 calories and a day's worth of sat fat. With spring being the season of Easter and brunch, we felt it our duty to deliver a deliciously lighter French pastry.

Classic
594 calories per serving
22.6 grams saturated fat
803 milligrams sodium

Makeover
317 calories per serving
5.6 grams saturated fat
435 milligrams sodium



        

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Quiche Secret #1

Photo: Randy Mayor
A splash of half-and-half adds richness to a base of low-fat milk, replacing heavy cream to save 129 calories and 15g sat fat per serving.

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Quiche Secret #2

Photo: Randy Mayor
Heart-healthy oil stands in for butter and shortening, slashing 56 calories and 5g sat fat per serving. Salt and black pepper season the crust for more savory flavor.
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Quiche Secret #3

Photo: Randy Mayor
Spinach and mushrooms fill the custard with low-calorie veggie goodness. A sprinkle of lean, center-cut bacon over the top adds a crisp, savory pop to each bite.
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