Easy Veggie Quiche Recipe
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Easy Veggie Quiche Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by baking a pie crust until golden to create a sturdy base. Cherry tomatoes, chopped kale, and sliced zucchini create a colorful vegetable layer beneath a mix of grated mozzarella and gruyere cheeses. The custard mixture of eggs, heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper is poured over the vegetables and cheese before the quiche is baked again at 400°F until fully set and lightly browned on top. This produces a creamy filling with tender vegetables amidst a crisp pie crust.
This quiche can be sliced and served warm or at room temperature, making it practical for breakfast or midday meals. The inclusion of kale and zucchini adds nutrients and a variety of textures to the soft egg base. The combination of mozzarella and gruyere contributes mild and slightly nutty cheese flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 cup kale chopped
- 1 zucchini sliced 1/4 inch thick, medium
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Arrange pie crust into a pie pan (use an 8 or 9-inch wide pan that is 2-4 inches deep). Trim off extra crust around the edges.
- Place parchment paper on top of the crust and weigh it down with dried peas, beans, or pie weights. Bake the crust at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until it's golden brown.
- Fill the baked crust with tomatoes, kale, zucchini, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together with the heavy whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the quiche. Bake it at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes or until the center is fully set. Slice and enjoy for breakfast or brunch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1565IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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