Spinach Quiche with Turkey Sausage

I know I've been away for a couple days, so let me start by saying thanks for coming back! I was spending some time with the family and had an enjoyable day visiting my niece. Hope you all had a great weekend too!

Quiche is the perfect dish to serve to brunch guests or prepare for an easy weeknight dinner. Though I have made many quiches in the past, this is one of my favorites. It tastes great and isn't too bad for you. Another great thing about this meal, by simply swapping out the sausages for additional veggies you have a vegetarian option. Voilà, that is what's on my table tonight!













Spinach Quiche with Turkey Sausage:
    Serves 6-8
    Total time: 40-45 minutes

        Ingredients:

• 1 red pepper, diced (optional)
• 1/4 cup of onion, diced
• 4-6 ounces turkey sausage, diced
• 10 ounces spinach, frozen or canned & squeezed dry
• 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup cheese, fat free cheddar, shredded
• 1/4 cup cheese, part skim mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon of dried parsley 
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 pie crust, any type, 9-inch (refrigerate until ready to use)
  
  Directions:
  
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray the inside of the pie crust with cooking spray.
  2. Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat. Then sauté the turkey sausage, onions and red peppers for 5 minutes, or until soft and golden. 
  3. Transfer onions, red peppers and sausage to a large bowl and add spinach, ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, mustard, oregano, parsley, salt and black pepper. Whisk mixture for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour filling into crust and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving. 
  
  Note: If dish is cut into 8 slices it will be about 7 points per slice on the Weight Watchers program.