Description
Springtime Vegetable Quiche brings garden-fresh flavors to your breakfast or brunch table, celebrating seasonal produce in a delightful pastry crust. Crisp vegetables, creamy eggs, and buttery crust combine into a delectable meal you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup feta cheese (or mozzarella/cheddar)
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 onion, diced
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a pie dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and sauté diced onions until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Add bell peppers and spinach to the skillet, cooking until the vegetables are tender and spinach wilts, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously whisk eggs and milk together, creating a smooth custard base.
- Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasoning.
- Gently fold crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped herbs into the egg mixture, creating a rich and fragrant filling.
- Distribute the sautéed vegetable medley evenly across the prepared pie crust, creating a colorful base layer.
- Carefully pour the herbed egg and cheese mixture over the vegetables, allowing it to settle evenly.
- Transfer the quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the center becomes puffy and set.
- Remove from oven and let the quiche rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Customize this quiche by swapping vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pie crust or create a crustless quiche by baking the filling directly in a greased baking dish.
- Elevate the protein content by adding cooked chicken, ham, or bacon to the vegetable mixture before pouring in the egg mixture.
- Prep vegetables in advance and store in the refrigerator to streamline morning cooking and reduce overall preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg