Denver Quiche

Makes 6 servings

4 ounces (about 2 cups) fine egg noodles,
    cooked and drained
1 cup chopped green peppers
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon water
1 cup (4 ounces) chopped cooked lean ham
6 eggs
1 cup nonfat or low-fat (1%) milk
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

To form crust, press noodles over bottom and up sides of lightly greased deep 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate.

In small covered saucepan over medium heat, cook peppers and onion in water until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in ham. Sprinkle evenly over noodle crust. Beat together eggs, milk and mustard until thoroughly blended. Carefully pour over vegetables and ham.

Bake in preheated 375° F oven until puffed in center and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition information per 1/6 recipe using nonfat milk: calories 202, total fat 8 gm, cholesterol 243 mg, sodium 344 mg, potassium 267 mg, carbohydrate 18 gm, protein 14 gm, and 10% or more of the RDI for vitamins A, B12, C, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, iron, phosphorus, zinc

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the American Egg Board.