Lemon-Broccoli Quiche Recipe

Name: Lemon-Broccoli Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli cuts or (10 ounce) package fresh broccoli; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika, to taste

Servings: persons

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli cuts or (10 ounce) package fresh broccoli
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup half-and-half
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Steam broccoli (make sure pieces are medium size and uniform).
3
Combine the broccoli with drained water chestnuts and set aside.
4
Mix all remaining ingredients, except Swiss cheese and paprike, in a seperate bowl from the broccoli.
5
Spread broccoli, water chestnuts and cheese evenly in crust.
6
Carefully pour egg mixture into crust.
7
Sprinkle with paprika.
8
Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
9
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
10
It will lose its texture if allowed to sit for too long (over an hour).

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli cuts or (10 ounce) package fresh broccoli, 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Broccoli 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.

Lemon-Broccoli Quiche

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