LEEK & FETA QUICHE

Leek & Feta Quiche image

Provided by VeggieLiz

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 sheets phyllo dough
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 leek, sliced, rinsed, and thoroughly drained
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Sauté leeks and garlic at medium heat w/ olive oil until soft (roughly 5 minutes).
Meanwhile, layer phyllo sheets in a buttered pie pan. Use a pastry brush the brush butter between each layer. Trim excess dough from around the edges of the pan if necessary.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs and milk.
Add red pepper, cooked leeks, garlic, feta, and pepper and mix thoroughly. Add salt to taste.
Pour egg mixture into pie pan. Brush exposed phyllo edges with butter to prevent burning.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 250.7, Sodium 477.9, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 11.8