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CAPRESE QUICHE



Caprese Quiche image

Delicious Italian style quiche flavored with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil. Simple to make and great for breakfast or lunch!

Provided by Jenn Russo

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
8 large eggs
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
10 leaves chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (12 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pie crust on a pie pan or baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Spread mozzarella cheese and tomatoes over the bottom of the pie crust. Whisk eggs, lemon juice, basil, salt, black pepper, and caramelized onion in a large bowl; pour mixture over cheese and tomatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set and crust is flaky, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 213.2 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 524.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CRUSTLESS CAPRESE QUICHE



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The classic Caprese salad -- a composed arrangement of fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil -- is as pretty as it is delicious (especially when tomatoes are at their peak). This creamy quiche brings all that to the table and more, for shockingly few calories.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat or other whole grain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Kosher salt
4 plum tomatoes (2 chopped and 2 thinly sliced crosswise)
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg whites
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup 2-percent milk
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus 1 sprig for garnish
4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep-sided pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs into the pan.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cover the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften without color, about 15 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add the eggs, egg whites, ricotta, milk, the remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a blender until well combined and smooth. Stir in the sliced basil and the onion-tomato mixture.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie pan. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in an overlapping style around the top.
  • Bake until the eggs are set and the cheese is lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes to complete the cooking process. Garnish with the fresh basil sprig. Slice into 4 wedges with a sharp knife and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 371 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CAPRESE QUICHE



Caprese Quiche image

I love a good Caprese Salad and love even more a good quiche..........sooooo, I combined the two and came up with this fabulous treat! Can be made crustless for those of you watching your figures or simply pour into a frozen or homemade pie crust for a more traditional flavor.

Provided by danadmclean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 1 quiche, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/3 lb chopped prosciutto
1/2 cup chopped onion (I sauteed them)
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato, seeds removed
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray (if making a crustless quiche).
  • Beat eggs and half-and-half until well blended. Fold in remaining ingredients and pour into pan or pie crust (if you choose to use one).
  • Bake 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CAPRESE ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED QUICHE RECIPE BY TASTY



Caprese Zucchini-Wrapped Quiche Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, medium zucchinis, large eggs, diced tomato, milk, salt, pepper, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Isabel Castillo

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 zucchini cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
2 medium zucchinis
6 large eggs
½ cup diced tomato
½ cup milk
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
fresh basil, chopped, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  • Trim the ends from the zucchini, then slice lengthwise with a vegetable peeler.
  • Line the muffin cups with the zucchini strips.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, tomato, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Add a few pieces of mozzarella to each zucchini cup.
  • Divide the egg mixture evenly among the cups. Sprinkle the basil on top.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, until the edges are slightly browned.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CRUSTLESS CAPRESE QUICHE



Crustless Caprese Quiche image

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep-sided pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs into the pan.Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cover the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften without color, about 15 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.Meanwhile, add the eggs, egg whites, ricotta, milk, the remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a blender until well combined and smooth. Stir in the sliced basil and the onion-tomato mixture.Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie pan. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in an overlapping style around the top.Bake until the eggs are set and the cheese is lightly browned, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes to complete the cooking process. Garnish with the fresh basil sprig. Slice into 4 wedges with a sharp knife and serve.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 310

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