VEGGIE COUSCOUS QUICHE

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Tomato, green onions and broccoli bring red and green color to this sunrise specialty, giving it Christmasy flair. It also gets an interesting taste twist from nutmeg.-Julie Kirkpatrick, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
2 cups cooked couscous, cooled
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk egg and onion salt. Add couscous and cheese; stir until blended. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes., For filling, in a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the broccoli, mushrooms, 1/2 cup cheese and nutmeg. Pour into crust. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with tomato, onions and remaining cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.