Asparagus, Red Pepper & Turkey Sausage Quiche

Week of Easter: 6 days until Easter!

Quiches are a great idea for Easter brunch & there are endless combinations of meats, cheeses and veggies to fill your quiche will.  Typical quiches from a restaurant are full of fat because of the crust, however, this quiche is made with a whole wheat flour tortilla crust which makes it a completely healthy yet flavorful dish that anyone would love

Ingredients: Yields 8 servings

• 1/2 package of Jenny-O turkey sausage
• 3 whole wheat tortillas
• 8 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 3/4 c. asparagus pieces
• 1/2 red pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• Sea salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cook turkey sausage in bite-sized chunks according to package, set aside
3. Saute red pepper & asparagus, set aside
4. Coat round pyrex oven-safe plate with olive oil
5. Overlap 2 tortillas & cut the third in half to form a crust without spaces
6. In a medium bowl, beat eggs and milk
7. Add turkey sausage, swiss cheese, red pepper, asparagus, paprika, salt & pepper to egg mixture & combine
8. Pour egg mixture into tortilla-lined pyrex
9. Bake for about 50 minutes
10. To check if it’s done: Tap the edge of the pyrex plate and see if eggs are set, if it is still liquidy, bake a little longer
11. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before slicing into portions.

Serve with fresh avocado & salsa