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Summer Quiche

Charlie & Sheila Kerrian
easy quiche with summer veggies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9" Deep-dish pie shell
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (chopped broccoli crowns also work well)
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • 2 jumbo eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups low skim, shredded mozzarella
  • 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar
  • 2 ripe, sliced medium tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Pre-bake deep-dish pie shell for 6-8 minutes in 350 oven. Remove.
  • Melt margarine in large non-stick frying pan. Add onion powder and zucchini, sauté 10 minutes, stirring until zucchini is heated through.
  • Add parsley, oregano, and basil, stir briefly. Add garlic powder and salt to taste. Saute briefly, take off heat.
  • In medium bowl, mix eggs, mozzarella and sharp cheddar.
  • Add to mixture in pan, heat for 5 minutes on low heat, stirring until well blended.
  • Pour into deep-dish pie shell. Arrange tomato slices on top.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 until firm in center and cheese is light golden brown on top.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with salad.
Keyword Cheese, Vegetable