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Delicious easy vegetable quiche fresh from the oven

Easy Vegetable Quiche

This delightful Easy Vegetable Quiche is packed with vibrant veggies and a creamy, cheesy filling, making it perfect for any meal of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 piece frozen pie shell See ingredient note
Filling
  • 2.5 cups finely chopped veggies (zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers work great) Use any combo of your favorite vegetables.
  • 5 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups half and half or low fat milk Can substitute with non-dairy alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.75 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground pepper or white pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg or dried tarragon
  • 1.5 cups freshly shredded cheese (cheddar, Fontina, Gruyere, or Swiss, divided) Use about 6 oz for the filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Arrange the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  2. Combine your veggies and ¼ cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with parchment paper and plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the cover and drain the veggies using a fine mesh sieve.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, mustard, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and nutmeg (or tarragon).
  2. Stir in the drained veggies and 1 cup of cheese.
Baking
  1. Pour the egg mixture into your crust, topping it with the remaining ½ cup cheese.
  2. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven’s lower rack and bake until the center is lightly puffed and the crust is golden, about 40 to 50 minutes.
  3. Let it cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, let the quiche cool before slicing for clean cuts. Use leftover veggies from your fridge, and consider sautéing them for extra flavor. Grate your own cheese to avoid clumping. Adjust baking time as necessary based on your oven.