Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well
  • 1 9-inch refrigerated ready piecrust (1/2 box)
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Parmesan
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed

Method

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add spinach and stir until spinach is dry, about 3 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Dust 1 side of crust with flour.
  • Transfer to 9-inch-diameter quiche dish or pie pan, floured side down.
  • Press into pan, sealing any cracks.
  • Trim edges.
  • Sprinkle both cheeses over bottom of crust.
  • Top with spinach mixture.
  • Beat eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and dillweed in large bowl to blend.
  • Pour over spinach.
  • Bake until filling is set, about 50 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Cut into wedges and serve.