Key Lima Pie Quiche Recipe

Name: Key Lima Pie Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces lima beans, preferably fresh; 1 9-inch pie crust; 1/4 pound Colby cheese, grated; 8 ounces lump crab meat, canned is fine; 4 large eggs; 2 cups heavy cream; 3/4 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 red bell pepper

Servings: persons

10 ounces lima beans, preferably fresh
1 9-inch pie crust
1/4 pound Colby cheese, grated
8 ounces lump crab meat, canned is fine
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 red bell pepper

1
In a large pot, boil the lima beans for 10 minutes to soften them.
2
Remove the skins from the beans by hand or by pressing them through a colander or ricer.
3
Puree the beans in a food processor or blender.
4
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
5
Sprinkle pie shell with grated cheese.
6
Place crab meat on top of cheese.
7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, nutmeg, sugar and cayenne pepper.
8
Whisk the mix thoroughly.
9
Add the bean pulp and whisk again.
10
Pour over the cheese and crab meat.
11
Cut 3 or 4 pepper rings and place on top.
12
Bake for 15 minutes.
13
Reduce heat and bake an additional 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
14
Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces lima beans, preferably fresh, 1 9-inch pie crust, 1/4 pound Colby cheese, grated, 8 ounces lump crab meat, canned is fine, and more.

Yes, Key Lima Pie 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.

Key Lima Pie Quiche

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