Weight Watchers Ham and Broccoli Quiche

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Weight Watchers Ham and Broccoli Quiche is a low-carb, delicious, and wholesome brunch option. It is perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal. This quiche is made with a ready-made pie crust, egg mixture, and cooked ham. The combination of ham and broccoli is timeless. The ham’s salty, savory flavor blends flawlessly with the broccoli’s vibrant, green flavor to create a delightful and well-rounded flavor. The tempting aspect of this quiche is its adaptability. It is perfect for a light and effortless meal. You can serve the tasty quiche for breakfast, lunch, or even evening. Weight Watchers Ham and Broccoli Quiche is a fantastic choice for anyone attempting to reduce weight because it is also quite low in calories and fat. Let’s prepare the quiche with the cooking directions (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Low-fat
  • Total Time: Forty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Ten minutes
  • Cook Time: Thirty minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • A sharp knife
  • Beater or small fork
  • One pie dish
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • One baked nine-inch pie crust
  • Chopped broccoli 1 cup
  • Three large eggs
  • Chopped cooked ham 2/3 cup, approx. 4 ounce
  • Grated low-fat cheese 1/2 cups
  • One cup of skim milk
  • 1/2 tsp of Salt
  • Half a tsp of black pepper
  • Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Hot sauce, optional

INGREDIENT NOTES

Skim milk:

  • We used skim milk because it contains zero percent fat content.

Broccoli:

  • It adds a vibrant green and fresh texture to the dish.

Ham:

  • We used lean-fat ham to prepare this quiche.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. First, heat the empty oven by increasing its temperature to 375 degrees.
  2. Mist a pie dish with cooking spray. Put aside the dish.
  3. Next, cut the cooked meat into small chunk sizes with a knife.
  4. Then, chop the broccoli florets into tiny fragments.
  5. Set aside the chopped broccoli and meat.
  6. Now, add cooked ham, grated cheese, and chopped broccoli into the baked pie crust.
  7. After that, add milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and eggs to a bowl.
  8. Whisk all items with a beater or a small fork.
  9. Add this egg mixture over the cooked ham.
  10. Shift this overall mixture to the pie dish.
  11. Bake it for thirty-five to forty-five minutes.
  12. Insert a pointed object after baking to make sure it is ready.
  13. Give five minutes for the baked quiche to attain room temperature.
  14. After that, slice the quiche into square shapes with a knife.
  15. The delightful Weight Watchers Ham and Broccoli Quiche are ready.
  16. Place the slices of quiche on a plate and serve.

VARIATIONS OF THE QUICHE

Ham:

  • Use sausage or bacon instead of ham.

Cheese:

  • You can try this tasty dish with any sort of cheese. Try this with Gruyere, Swiss, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese.

Milk:

  • Replace the skim milk with Weigh Watchers-friendly and low-fat cream.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve your quiche with a fresh salad for a balanced food.
  • Pair this dish with garlic and herb-roasted chicken.
  • Enjoy it with whole-grain toast.
  • Fresh berries parfait also pairs well with this quiche.
  • Pair the quiche with roasted asparagus.
  • Whole grain crackers and a simple grain toast are also served with the tasty broccoli quiche.

TIPS

  • Opt for lean ham to maintain the calorie count.
  • Instead of broccoli, you can include more vegetables like spinach, onion, tomatoes, or mushrooms.
  • You can minimize your cooking time by using a premade pie crust.
  • Choose fresh broccoli rather than frozen broccoli. Because fresh ones give a better flavor.
  • If you used raw broccoli, then saute it until its crisp-tender.
  • Try this quiche recipe with different varieties of cheese.
  • Add colorful bell peppers or chopped herbs to add color and flavor to the quiche.
  • Use low-fat milk for a lighter quiche.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Pack the extra quiche slices onto a plastic sheet and refrigerate them for two to three days.

Freezer:

  • You can save the slices in an airtight vessel or warp them into a sheet. After proper wrapping, freeze it for ninety days.

Reheating:

  • We can reheat the frozen or simple refrigerated pieces in a microwave.

FAQs

Can I use a different crust to prepare this quiche dish?

  • Yes, you can make your own crust or use store-bought crust. A cauliflower crust or a crust less quiche is a better choice to cut the calories.

Which type of ham is best?

  • Lean ham, such as turkey ham, Canadian bacon, or prosciutto is recommended to keep the quiche Weight Watchers friendly.

How can I minimize moisture from getting on the pie crust?

  • Be sure to prebake the pie crust before putting the mixture to prevent it from getting mushy. You can also use egg white to brush the crush before filling it.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1
Yield 8 people servings
Total Calories 209 kcal
Carbohydrates 16 g
Total Fat 10 g
Protein 14 g
Sugar 3 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sodium 469

Total Weight Watchers points per serving of the recipe is 6 (six).