Description
A French-inspired vegetarian quiche with flaky crust and a creamy egg-based filling. Seasonal vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, and onion deliver fresh, balanced flavors without meat or alcohol. Customizable with gluten-free options and vegan cheese substitutes.
Ingredients
Vegetable pie crust
4 large eggs
2 egg whites
1 cup cooked shredded spinach
2 bell peppers
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup onion
1 tsp garlic
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Roll out crust to 10″ diameter, press into quiche dish
Crimp edges or flour and roll with a fork
Blind bake crust 15 minutes while prepping filling
Grill and dice bell peppers
Combine eggs, egg whites, milk, cream cheese, and seasonings in a bowl
Mix in drained spinach, zucchini, cheddar, sautéed onions, and garlic
Pour mixture into pre-baked crust
Bake 30-35 minutes until golden
Notes
Pat dry zucchini to remove moisture
Use non-fat cream cheese for lower fat
Blanch spinach for richer flavor
Gluten-free crust available for dietary needs
Substitute cheddar with vegan cheese if desired
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg