MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE QUICHE

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This recipe leads easily to adaptations by changing the vegetables depending what is in the market, in the garden or in the fridge. Recipe source: Farmer's Market flyer

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9-inch quiche, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb cremini mushroom (or your favorite mushrooms)
1 onion
1 bunch asparagus
2 zucchini or 1 small eggplant
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons butter
2 roasted peppers
2 -3 ounces goat cheese
3 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1 pinch sea salt (or kosher salt)
1 pinch nutmeg
pepper
1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
  • Clean and chop all vegetables to bite size pieces.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat saute the onions in half of the olive oil or butter until translucent. Stir in mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes longer, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a seperate skillet saute the zucchini and asparagus in the remaining oil or butter (1 tablespoon). Cook until tender. When vegetables have cooled squeeze out all excess moisture.
  • In a mixing bowl beat eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper and half and half together.
  • In a partially baked 9-inch pie crust or crust fitted in a quiche pan, spread onion/mushroom mixture on bottom of crust, then add asparagus/zucchini mixture and then the goat cheese. Finally pour in the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until cooked and top is set.
  • Place quiche under broiler very briefly to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 118.5, Sodium 291.7, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.8

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