ITALIAN SQUASH PIE
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds yellow summer squash, sliced thin, 7 medium *
Small onion, sliced or chopped, 2.5 ounces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Sauté the squash, onion and garlic in the butter in a large skillet until tender and slightly browned. Sprinkle in the seasonings while cooking the squash. Put the squash mixture in a greased 10-inch quiche pan; mix in the cheese and parsley. Whisk the eggs and cream in a small bowl; whisk in the mustard. Pour the egg mixture over the squash; mix in gently. Bake at 375º for 25 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.
Makes 6-8 servings
Freezing not recommended
* Or zucchini
Per 1/6 Recipe: 297 Calories; 25g Fat; 13g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs
Per 1/8 Recipe: 223 Calories; 19g Fat; 10g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs
