5 from 3 votes
Zucchini Quiche
This cheesy Zucchini Quiche makes a fine addition to any brunch spread or weekend breakfast table.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
246 kcal
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini grated
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 onion chopped fine, medium
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 1/4 pound swiss cheese grated
- 4 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon flour
- black pepper to taste
- 1 pie crust thawed and parbaked, ready-made, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels, and spread the grated zucchini over the towels thinly. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt evenly over the zucchini, and wait 5-7 minutes, until beads of water are visible on the shreds. Press more paper towels on top of the zucchini, then strain in a fine mesh strainer, using a spoon to press as much water out as possible.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until golden and translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, sautéed onion, sharp cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese.
- To the zucchini and cheese mixture, add the beaten eggs, half-and-half, flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Pour the quiche mixture into the pabaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center of the quiche is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
332mg
(14%)
Potassium
325mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
744IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
372mg
(37%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 744IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 372mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.