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Rustic homemade quiche filled with fresh vegetables and herbs, sliced on a wooden brunch table.

homemade quiche with fresh vegetables


  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 9-inch quiche 1x

Description

A wholesome vegetarian quiche filled with garden-fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs baked in a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch or lunch, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers vibrant flavor and a creamy custard filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated Swiss or cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add ice water until dough forms, shape into disc and refrigerate 30 minutes.

    2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out chilled dough and fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trim edges, prick base with fork, line with parchment and pie weights, prebake 10 minutes, remove weights and bake 5 more minutes.

    3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion, peppers, and mushrooms until softened, add spinach and zucchini and cook briefly, remove from heat.

    4. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, cheese, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.

    5. Spread sautéed vegetables in crust, pour egg mixture over them, top with cherry tomatoes.

    6. Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes until filling is set and top is lightly golden, let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: brunch
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: french

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 quiche)
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 290
    • Fat: 22
    • Saturated Fat: 10
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 18
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 12
    • Cholesterol: 150

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