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Vegetarian "Sausage" and Cheddar Quiche with GimmeLean

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Vegetarian quiche with mock meat sausage
If you're a vegetarian who likes a more "meaty" quiche try this vegetarian quiche recipe with "sausage" and cheddar cheese, made with Gimme Lean Sausage. You can make this vegetarian quiche recipe vegan by using egg substitute and vegan cheese. Recipe courtesy of Lightlife Foods.

Ingredients:

  • 1 9 inch pre-made pie crust
  • 1/4 package Gimme Lean Sausage
  • 2 cups milk, soy milk or rice milk
  • 3 whole eggs or egg substitute
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese or soy cheese
  • nutmeg to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • salsa

Preparation:

Bake pie crust according to the package directions and set aside. Saute Gimme Lean Sausage and onions in cooking oil or spray, then transfer to cooled pie shell. Sprinkle cheese or soy cheese over sausage and onions.

Beat milk and eggs, add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix together and pour over sausage, onions and cheese.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

Serves: 6

Per serving: Fat-25g, Fiber-1g, Sodium-610mg, Carbohydrates-14g, Protein-20g (soy protein 2g), Calories-370.

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