VEGETARIAN QUICHE

Vegetarian Quiche image

Perfect for breakfast, this vegetarian quiche also makes a great lunch or light dinner when served with a salad.

Provided by Rebekah Richards

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes to drain water.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Bake pastry shell in preheated oven for 5 minutes; remove foil and bake until shell is lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.
Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Beat eggs in a bowl; stir in milk, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Carefully pour egg mixture over vegetables.
Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 912.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g