Loaded Vegetarian Quiche

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This vegetable quiche recipe comes from a combination of other quiche recipes.

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A loaded vegetarian quiche topped with fresh basil leaves with a slice being removed
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 deep-dish quiche
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crust

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup sliced onion

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced

  • ½ cup chopped zucchini

  • 1 large tomato, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

  • 3 large eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup milk

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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  2. Bake pie crust in preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes. Remove crust from the oven and set aside. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.

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  4. Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil; cook in the skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side. Set aside.

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  5. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

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  6. Spread 1 cup cheese in the bottom of pie crust. Layer vegetable mixture over the cheese, then top with tomato slices. Pour egg mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

    A pie crust layered with shredded cheese, whisked eggs, cooked vegetables and topped with browned slices of tomato

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

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  8. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

    A loaded vegetarian quiche topped with fresh basil leaves with a slice being removed

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Editor's Note:

The magazine version of this recipe may be slightly different than the online version. Please follow directions carefully for whichever version you are using.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
20g Fat
17g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 208mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.