Vegetarian Quiche

Recipesfull introduces to you: Quiche Recipes. (Vegetarian Quiche). Perfect for breakfast, this vegetarian quiche also makes a great lunch or light dinner when served with a salad.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Vegetarian Quiche

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup chopped zucchini

1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell

2 tablespoons butter

1 ½ cups chopped onion

1 green bell pepper

chopped

1 cup chopped tomatoes

½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 clove garlic

minced

¼ teaspoon curry powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pinch ground cinnamon

5 eggs

¼ cup milk

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Spinach Mushroom Quiche with Tarragon

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes to drain water.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake pastry shell in preheated oven for 5 minutes; remove foil and bake until shell is lightly browned about 5 minutes longer.

Step 4

Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion green pepper tomatoes mushrooms garlic and zucchini until just tender about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper and cinnamon; spoon vegetable mixture into crust.

Step 6

Beat eggs in a bowl; stir in milk Parmesan cheese and Cheddar cheese. Carefully pour egg mixture over vegetables.

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Quiche

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 314

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 22%

Carbohydrates: 21.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 20.9g 32%

Saturated Fat: 7.9g 40%

Cholesterol: 173.9mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 748.7IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 24.9mg 41%

Folate: 62.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 128.6mg 13%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 25.1mg 9%

Potassium: 322mg 9%

Sodium: 912.5mg 37%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 187.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.