Italian Quiche Recipe

Name: Italian Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 3/4 cup cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup medium cheddar, coarsely grated; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 small white onion, finely chopped; 2 small zucchini, sliced (one green,one yellow); 1 cup fresh spinach, squeezed dry and chopped; 1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell; 3 bocconcini, sliced; 3 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced; 4 fresh basil leaves, snipped; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

4 eggs
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup medium cheddar, coarsely grated
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced (one green,one yellow)
1 cup fresh spinach, squeezed dry and chopped
1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell
3 bocconcini, sliced
3 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced
4 fresh basil leaves, snipped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Place eggs, cream, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, dried oregano, basil and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes at medium speed.
3
Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Saute the onions, garlic, zucchini and spinach.
4
Arrange the bocconcini cheese slices, tomato slices and sauteed vegetables in the bottom of the pie shell.
5
Pour egg mixture over the vegetables.
6
Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
7
Remove from oven. Garnish with snipped basil leaves and toasted pine nuts.
8
Serve hot with green salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 3/4 cup cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Quiche

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