Best Healthy Vegetarian Quiche Recipes

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VEGETABLE QUICHE



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Decreasing the fat and egg content makes this a little healthier, as does adding a variety of vegetables. The seasonings make this anything but bland. A great idea for brunch or a side dish! My husband could not stop eating this.

Provided by DarkAngel

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
½ large green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 eggs, beaten
1 zucchini, peeled and grated
1 yellow squash, peeled and grated
1 carrot, grated
1 green onion, sliced
1 cup buttermilk baking mix
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • Mix eggs, zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, green onion, baking mix, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into onion mixture. Spread vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 712.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

LOADED VEGETARIAN QUICHE



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Trying out this combination of quiche recipes.

Provided by Kurt

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake pie crust in preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes. Remove crust from oven and set aside. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini in hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  • Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil; cook in the skillet for 1 minute per side.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese in the bottom of pie crust. Layer vegetable mixture over the cheese and top with the tomatoes. Pour egg mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese atop the quiche.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CRUSTLESS VEGETABLE QUICHE



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I make this quiche and then take slices to work for breakfast. Its a filling quiche that is healthy and delicious. You can use any veggies that you like but this combo has always worked for me.

Provided by Stuuuaaart

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 8 slices, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
6 broccoli florets, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
5 ounces American cheese or 5 ounces provolone cheese
6 eggs
1 teaspoon oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Sautee veggies in oil until tender.
  • Remove veggies and allow to cool.
  • Beat eggs in bowl, add salt and pepper add cool veggies to eggs and mix well.
  • Spray glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  • Pour half of the egg mixture in pie plate.
  • Add the cheese slices.
  • Top with remaining egg mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes.

VEGETARIAN QUICHE



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When your garden is full of fresh veggies, this is the recipe to reach for. All you need is a salad and you have a terrific late-summer meal.-Debbie Jones, California, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground cinnamon
5 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms in butter. Add the curry powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon; mix well. Spoon into crust., In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the milk and cheese; mix well. Carefully pour over vegetables. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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