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Loaded Vegetable Quiche

Loaded Vegetable Quiche

A beautiful light Quiche loaded with fresh vegetables, cheese, and seasoned to perfection. The perfect Brunch dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9- inch unbaked pie shell
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 4 small sweet red and yellow peppers sliced into rings
  • 1/3 cup chopped onions
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh basil optional
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half OR 1/2 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup grated Swiss or cheddar cheese OR two slices of Munster cheese broken into pieces.
  • Fresh basil and pepper rings for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Prepare a 9 inch unbaked pie shell.
  • In a medium skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add Mushrooms, Peppers, Broccoli, and Onion. Saute until tender crisp. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk 3 whole eggs and 2 egg whites until light and fluffy. Add salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, and chopped basil. Mix till well blended.
  • Add in 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk. Whisk together until combined.
  • Place sauteed vegetables in the bottom of unbaked pie shell.
  • Top with grated cheese. Pour Egg mixture over vegetables and cheese.
  • Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and pepper rings. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 227mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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