Chickpea Quiche

Add more flour if you need to thicken the mix; add more skim milk if it's too thick. The mixture should be fluid enough to pour into the pie crust but not watery.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 6 servings

  • 1 9″ frozen pie shell
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas
  • 3 egg whites, well beaten
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Bake the pie shell for 7 minutes, remove from heat, and turn the oven down to 350°F.

  3. Puree the chickpeas, egg whites, and skim milk in a blender. Add in the flour if the mix is too watery.

  4. Move mixture to a medium bowl, and add the onion.

  5. Pour into the partially baked pie shell. Sprinkle the cheese over the top evenly.

  6. Bake for 35 minutes.

Per Serving

  • Calories: 455
  • Fat: 22 grams
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 52 grams
  • Cholesterol: 3 milligrams
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