Southwestern-Style Quiche with Quinoa Crust
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Southwestern-Style Quiche with Quinoa Crust
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With eggs, cheese, quinoa and black beans, this Southwestern-inspired quiche is packed with protein. Quinoa crust adapted from Cooking Light's Spinach and Feta Quiche.
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Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed, dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 egg beaten, large
For the filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion diced, small
- 1 bell pepper seeded and diced, small red
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup black beans rinsed, cooked or canned
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 5 egg large
- ½ cup milk
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, salt, and chipotle powder, and turn the heat to low. Cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until all of the water has evaporated and the quinoa is tender. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the quinoa and egg. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Stir in the red onion and sauté until translucent, 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the bell pepper and smoked paprika to the pan. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the pepper is tender. Stir in the beans and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, and bell pepper mixture. Pour into the quinoa crust. Place the uncooked quiche on a parchment-lined baking sheet (to catch any filling overflow or spills) and bake for 35-50 minutes, or until set. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Both the quinoa and the crust can be prepared ahead of time! Just store, well wrapped, in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the filling.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
512mg
(21%)
Potassium
325mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
979IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 979IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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