Ingredients

  • 12 cup warm water
  • 1 12 teaspoons yeast (or half a packet)
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup whole wheat flour
  • oregano (to taste)
  • basil (to taste)
  • garlic powder (to taste)
  • 14 cup onion, chopped
  • 14 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 12 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 12 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 15 turkey pepperoni
  • 5 Spanish olives, sliced

Method

  • For the crust:.
  • In a medium bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and a small amount of warm water.
  • Stir well to dissolve yeast and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flours and salt, plus garlic, basil, and oregano (all to taste).
  • Add more water until a kneadable dough forms.
  • Set aside to rise for a few minutes.
  • Spray a pie pan with cooking spray, then pat the crust into the bottom.
  • Bake at 425 for 5-7 minutes, or until the crust begins to brown nicely.
  • Lightly spray a small pan with cooking spray, then cook onion and pepper until tender.
  • In a medium bowl mix eggs, cottage cheese, more basil and oregano (if you wish), and the onion/pepper mixture.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the crust, then bake at 425 for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the quiche from the oven and top with the cheese, pepperoni, and olives.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375 and bake 20 minutes more, or until the eggs are set in the center.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.