Low- Carb Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients

• 2 tbl. butter
• 1 large bunch broccoli, about 1-1/2 pounds, divided into florets
• 3 tbl. water
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 5 large eggs
• ½ cu. fat-free half & half
• ¾ cu. low-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ⅛ tsp. nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 9-inch pie pan with no-stick cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a pan, add broccoli, cook for 2 minutes, then add water and garlic and cook, covered for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is bright green but firm.
3. Remove from heat. Set aside ⅓ of the broccoli florets for garnish and finely chop remaining ⅔.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs and half & half. Stir in cheese and mix well. Stir in the chopped broccoli, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Pour into pie pan, bake for about 35-40 minutes until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes. Insert fresh herbs and reserved broccoli florets.