How to Make Loaded Vegetarian Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that's packed with nutritious veggies, look no further than this Loaded Vegetarian Quiche recipe. This dish is a wonderful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while still enjoying a flavorful and filling meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to add more meatless dishes to your repertoire, this quiche is a winning choice for any meal of the day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup sliced onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 deep-dish quiche

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake pie crust in preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove crust from the oven and set aside. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  • Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil; cook in the skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup cheese in the bottom of pie crust. Layer vegetable mixture over the cheese, then top with tomato slices. Pour egg mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 524mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 208mg