Greek Garden Spread

This is the dip Alyssa brought on Saturday. Pictures to come. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sliced green onions

3 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt or low-fat plain yogurt

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 cup garlic hummus

1 cup finely chopped cucumber

1 cup seeded and finely chopped tomato

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Bagel or Pita Chips

Prep and ready in 20 minutes, 36 Servings

Directions:

1. In small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, green onions, yogurt, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic powder on medium speed of electric mixer until combined. Spread on 9-inch serving plate or in 9-inch pie plate.
2. Spoon hummus over cream cheese mixture.
3. Sprinkle cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese on top. (Alternate – mix in most tomatoes and cucumbers, sprinkle rest over top.)
4. Serve with Bagel or Pita Chips

Tips:

• Make ahead: Prepare dip as directed in step 1 above. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Before serving, top with hummus, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and olives as directed in steps 2 and 3 above. Serve with crackers.

Taken from:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/greek-garden-spread/

Crustless Quiche Casserole

This Quiche has no crust, but is packed with protein and veggies!

Don’t be afraid! Try this Crustless Quiche Casserole and modify to your tastes.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Preheat oven: 350°

Ingredients:

• Sweet Potato (medium, thin sliced)
• Chicken & Apple Sausage (4-5 links, chopped)*
• Brocoli (one medium head, chopped)
• Red Pepper (1/2 medium, chopped)
• Red Onion (1/2 medium, chopped)
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Baby Bella Mushrooms (3-4, chopped)**
• Garlic (2-4 cloves, minced)
• Eggs (8-9, whisked)
• Extra-Sharp White Cheddar (1-2 cups, grated)
• Herb Seasoning (1-2 tsp)***
• Olive Oil (1 tbsp)

*Any sausage substitute would work, suggest draining fat

**Optional

***Mrs. Dash® Table Blend aka Trader Joe’s® 21 Seasoning Salute and McCormick Gourmet™ Bon Apétit®

aidells Chicken & Apple Sausage, available at Costco

Mrs. Dash® Table Blend and Bon Apétit®

Directions

Prep:

Preheat oven to 350°

Slice Sweet Potato

Chop Chicken & Apple Sausage, set aside in separate dish

Chop/slice ingredients except eggs and seasoning, set aside in separate dish (should make 4 cups)

Mix eggs, cheese (1 cup, reserving another cup for topping) and seasonings, set aside in separate dish

Cook:

Add oil to large sauté pan (3-4 qt) and heat to medium high

Sauté sweet potatoes until their color deepens and they become semi-transparent.

Season with Mrs. Dash® Table Blend and McCormick Gourmet™ Bon Apétit®.

Sauté sweet potatoes until their color deepens and they become semi-translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Spread sautéed sweet potatoes over the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking pan.

Sweet potatoes should mostly line the the bottom of the baking pan.

Add additional oil if desired.

Sauté sausage for 3-5 minutes.

Add remaining chopped/sliced ingredients to sausage and sauté together over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.

Sauté chopped ingredients over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.

Spread sautéed ingredients over sweet potatoes.

Spread sautéed ingredients over sweet potatoes.

Spread egg mixture over the top.

Spread egg mixture evenly over ingredients.

Top with additional cheese if desired.

Bake uncovered for 30 – 40 minutes until the eggs are cooked through (165°).

Enjoy!

Each 1 cup serving is about 400 calories with 34 grams of protein.