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Vegetarian Quiche
A savory pie that's good for you? It's easier (and tastier) than you think!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie shell thawed
- 2 1/2 cups mixed vegetables zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, finely chopped
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk or half and half
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the lower third and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pie shell on a baking sheet.
- Steam the chopped vegetables with a bit of water in the microwave until tender, about 4 minutes, then drain.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and nutmeg. Fold in the steamed vegetables and 1 cup of cheese.
- Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the pie shell and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the quiche on the prepared rack until the center is set and the crust is golden brown, approximately 40-50 minutes. Allow the quiche to cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
709mg
(30%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
4240IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 4240IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.