Description
Winter Vegetable Quiche is a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly days. With a flaky crust and a vibrant filling of fresh winter vegetables, this quiche brings comfort to the table while impressing guests with its gourmet flavors. Whether served for brunch or dinner, it’s an adaptable recipe that fits various dietary needs and is ideal for meal prep. Bring warmth to your kitchen and create lasting memories with every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup grated cheese (Gruyère or Cheddar)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add spinach and zucchini; cook until wilted (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until combined.
- Fold in grated cheese and then mix in the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour mixture into prepared crust; top with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set in the center and golden brown on top. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg