Description
Delightful Broccoli Quiche brings French countryside comfort to your kitchen, blending crisp vegetables with rich, creamy eggs. Cheese-laden pastry and tender broccoli create a perfect harmony you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Fats and Extras:
- 4 tablespoons butter (3 tablespoons divided, 1 tablespoon melted)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 190°C (375°F) for optimal quiche preparation.
- Melt butter in a skillet and gently sauté onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce broccoli to the pan, cooking until slightly tender but still vibrant green, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pre-bake the pastry crust until edges turn light golden, about 15 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the vegetable mixture across the partially baked crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the vegetable layer.
- Create a smooth custard by whisking eggs with milk, seasoning with salt and pepper until well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Delicately brush the exposed crust edges with melted butter for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm center.
- Allow the quiche to rest and settle for 10 minutes before slicing and serving, which helps maintain its structure.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for maximum flavor and nutrition, ensuring crisp texture by slightly undercooking during initial sautéing.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or goat cheese to create different flavor profiles and suit personal preferences.
- For gluten-free option, replace traditional pastry crust with almond flour or cauliflower crust, maintaining delicious quiche experience.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked chicken, bacon bits, or ham to the vegetable mixture for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 79–84 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg