Cacique sent in some meatless recipes featuring their cheese and crema products, which can be found at WalMart, Safeway and other stores. The Pumpkin Pasta with Pepitas looked intriguing, but I doubt canned pumpkin is widely available right now. So you may want to give Quiche with a Kick a try instead.

Quiche with a Kick

 Servings: 12

1 cup Cacique Monterey Jack shredded

 1/4 cup cilantro (fresh) chopped

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup red bell pepper diced

1/2 cup red onion diced

1 tsp salt

1 jalapeno pepper diced

1 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute cooking spray (non-stick)

1 whole wheat pie crust (frozen)*

2 tsp chili powder

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a medium-sized skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sautee peppers, onions and diced jalapeno over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Scrape sautéed vegetables into prepared pie crust. Reserve. Whisk egg substitute, eggs, and milk until frothy. Stir in salt, chili powder, pepper, and cheese. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in pie crust. Bake until top is lightly browned and set, about 50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, top with chopped cilantro, and serve. *A whole wheat pie crust is available in the freezer section at natural food stores and some large grocery stores.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cacique.

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