Homemade quiche can be a problem for cooks who don't like to play with pastry dough, as well as diners who want to steer clear of gluten. Enter quinoa, a protein-packed, grain-like seed that's been nourishing people for more than 3,000 years.
A safe and healthy alternative to wheat, cooked quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") is a perfect building material for a tasty _ and super easy _ pie crust when mixed with some beaten egg and a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
Any number of fillings lend themselves to the nutty taste of a quinoa crust, but spinach coupled with salty, slightly tangy feta pairs especially well. Served with a bright citrus salad or bowl of fresh fruit, this cheesy quiche makes just as good of a dinner as it does a lunch or brunch dish. And you don't even have to feel guilty if you feel like taking a second helping; a quarter-pan wedge has just 309 calories.
