I didn't end up making the black bean soup but I did make this insanely easy veggie quiche last night - a feat that made me feel wildly accomplished but didn't wear me out.

2 cups liquid egg substitute or 8 whole eggs
1 package frozen broccoli (16 oz.)
3/4 cup shredded mozzerella cheese.
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 yellow crookneck squashes, chopped
A couple shots of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce, if desired, to taste.
Salt and pepper to taste.

You can also experiment and add other chopped veggies - mushrooms, zuchinni, etc. Or, substitue spinach for the broccoli.

Heat oven to 400F.


Mix the broccoli, egg substitute, cheese, veggies, hot pepper sauce, salt in a bowl.

Pour mixture into a greased 9x11 loaf pan.

Bake at 350F for one hour. Test for done-ness; the quiche is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. May need to cook another half hour to 45 minutes. Yes it takes a long time - but it's worth it.
Slice and serve. I like it w/ veggie sausage.
Depending on if you use an egg substitute and use reduced fat cheese it's low cholesterol, low calorie, low carb and maybe even low-fat.

So that's what we ate last night for dinner. Saturday, instead of cooking, we made a trip to Pancake Circus. When we got there I realized it had probably been at least four or five years since the last time we'd eaten there.
And the burning question is why?
Why did we stay away so long?
With its cozy, oversized vinyl booths and laminated wood tables (featuring ads for varous local businesses - some of which are no longer open), it's like stepping back in time when you step inside the Pancake Circus.
And, where else can you get tasty pancakes on the super-cheap ($3.99 for four plus a side of eggs), faux Winnie-the-Pooh decorations and ultra-friendly waitresses who are always on the quick to top off your cawfee.
Love it. Love it. Love it.
Pancake Circus, I promise thee, I will not stay away so long next time.