Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche
Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche balances a tender crust with a creamy, lean custard enriched by ham, part-skim mozzarella, and a hint of Parmesan. Fresh chives and green onions brighten each bite without weighing it down. Ideal for a relaxed brunch, light lunch, or a make-ahead dinner that feels comforting yet balanced.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Unroll the pie crust and press it into an 8-inch pie dish; set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the green onions in the hot oil until wilted and starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat. Spread the ham in the pie crust and top with the green onions.
- 4
Whisk the egg substitute, evaporated milk, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
- 5
Pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chives.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 7
Increase the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the quiche is browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the quiche rest until the eggs are set, about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 321.45 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 20.76 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 24.45 g 9%
- Total Fat 15.43 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.99 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.98 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 620.87 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.99 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 169.96 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 98.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.76 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Becky's Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Ham, Egg Replacer, Evaporated Milk, and Fresh Chives. Each serving provides about 321.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Ham, Egg Replacer, Evaporated Milk, Fresh Chives, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 321.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche healthy?
- Becky’s Lightened Ham & Cheese Quiche has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 321.45 calories and 20.76 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 620.87 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.99 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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