Best Asparagus And Zucchini Quiche Recipes

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ASPARAGUS QUICHE RECIPE



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There's quiche, and there's company quiche. With its pretty braided crust edge, rich and custardy filling, and loads of spring vegetables, it makes a breakfast to remember. While it may look fancy, it is made with store-bought piecrusts, which saves you precious time in the kitchen. Blind-baking the crust (prebaking without the filling) with pie weights helps hold its shape. If you do not have pie weights, line the dough with parchment paper as directed and use dried beans, rice, or popcorn kernels.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Quiche

Time 2h45m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup thinly sliced spring onions (from 1 bunch)
4 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Whisk together egg white and 2 teaspoons water. Unroll 1 piecrust; fit inside a 9-inch pie plate. Trim excess dough around edge. Brush dough edge with some of the egg-water mixture.
  • Unroll remaining piecrust; cut into 1⁄2-inch-wide strips. Pinch the 3 longest strips (from the center) together at 1 end to seal; braid. Repeat process twice, with 3 strips each from left and right of center, making 3 braids total, each about 7 inches long. (Discard remaining dough.)
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Press braids gently onto the dough edge. Brush braided dough with remaining egg-water mixture. Freeze 20 minutes. Place parchment paper over frozen piecrust, and top with pie weights. Bake until crust is lightly golden and set, about 10 minutes. Remove weights and parchment; continue baking until crust is fully dry, about 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add spring onions, asparagus, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring often, until very soft, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  • Spoon onion-asparagus mixture into cooled piecrust; sprinkle with cheese. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 2 teaspoons tarragon, pepper, chives, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Pour over vegetable mixture. Bake at 350°F until middle is nearly set, about 40 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon.

ASPARAGUS QUICHE



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A delectable combination of ingredients that result in a tasty quiche dish.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10 slices bacon
2 (8 inch) unbaked pie shells
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 large eggs eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped asparagus into pie shells.
  • In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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A few years ago, I found this zucchini brunch recipe that's quick to prepare and freezes well, too. Just put it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight and pop it into the oven when you wake up! -Karen Howard, Lakeville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dough for single-crust pie
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 medium)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir until tender. Drain and cool slightly., Whisk eggs and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese and zucchini mixture. Spread mustard over pastry shell; add filling., Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. If needed, cover edge loosely with foil during last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES



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A touch of lemon and garlic gives these vegetables a refreshing flavor.

Provided by Vicki B

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ lemon
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water; microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread zucchini, yellow squash, and grape tomatoes out on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic and sea salt.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and roast until vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 more minutes. Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl; squeeze lemon juice over the top and season with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 98.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Asparagus and zucchini make a charming pair-and especially so in this elegant quiche made with a cream cheese pastry crust.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 eggs
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Cheddar & Swiss Cheese Expertly Paired for Eggs, Omelets and Quiches
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Place flour in large bowl. Cut in cream cheese and butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Shape dough into ball, flatten into disc. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 10-inch round onto lightly floured board. Press pastry onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch tart pan or pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; trim edge.
  • Whisk eggs, dressing and milk until blended; add cheeses. Pour mixture into crust. Top with asparagus and zucchini. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 10 g

SAUSAGE AND ASPARAGUS QUICHE



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I make many variations of quiche but this is my favorite. Another one I make often is a mix of ham and spinach. Very easy brunch or breakfast each morning on a busy work week.

Provided by cervantesbrandi

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
1 cup asparagus (cut in bite size pieces)
1/2 cup onion (diced)
1/4 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 tablespoon butter
6 eggs (divided into 2 bowls and beat)
1 cup milk (divided in half and put in each bowl of eggs)
2 pie crusts (I use Marie Callendar's deep dish)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat your oven on 350°F; prick your pie shells on the bottom and place them on a baking sheet. Put the pies in the oven for 10 minutes. Take them out of the oven and set aside.
  • Next, melt butter in a small saucepan on medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Next, add the asparagus and sauté until the asparagus is a bright green color and the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Take the mixture off of the heat and mix in the garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the sausage between the two pie shells, add 1/4 cup of cheese over the sausage. Divide the asparagus mixture in two and place over the cheese.
  • Pour each bowl of egg and milk mixture over the pies and top each with remaining cheese.
  • Bake on 350°F for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

QUICHE LORRAINE



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The first quiche to come to the attention of the American public was the quiche Lorraine in the 1950s. Since then we have gone through what has amounted to the quiching of America. Like ice cream, the quiche appears in all flavors -- from asparagus to zucchini. This recipe makes enough filling for a pie dish. If you use a tart pan, expect to have extra custard.

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Pastry for a one-crust nine-inch pie (see pastry recipe)
4 strips bacon
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, cubed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy cream or 1 cup each milk and cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Tabasco sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a nine-inch pie plate with the pastry. By all means build a rim with the pastry and flute it. This is essential for the amount of custard indicated in this recipe.
  • Cover the bottom of the pastry with a round of parchment paper and add enough dried beans or peas to partly fill the shell. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven heat to 375 degrees. Remove and discard the beans and parchment paper and set the pastry-lined pie plate aside.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp and remove it from skillet. Pour off all but one tablespoon of the fat remaining in the skillet. Cook the onion in the remaining fat until the onion is transparent.
  • Crumble the bacon and sprinkle the bacon, onion and cheeses over the inside of the partly baked pastry.
  • Combine the eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste. Strain the mixture over the onion-cheese mixture. Slide the pie onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake the pie until a knife inserted one inch from the pastry edge comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. Let stand five or 10 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS LUNCH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Zucchini and Asparagus Lunch Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by joditroyer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3 large egg whites
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Heat oil in large skillet over medium - high heat. Add asparagus and shallots; cook, stirring until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Stir in zucchini, thyme and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies soften, 6 minutes.
  • Coat 4 (6 or 8 oz) custard cups with nonstick spray. Divide vegetable mixture among cups.
  • Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, pepper and remaining salt in bowl. Divide egg mixture among cups. Place cups on baking sheet and bake until edges are set, 14 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until centers are cooked through, 2 minutes. Cool on rack, 5 minutes.
  • To travel: cool casseroles, wrap each in plastic wrap and chill up to 3 days. To serve, cut vent in top of one casserole and microwave on medium high until hot. 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Per serving (1 casserole): 118 cal, 6 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 0 g transfer fat, 141 mg chol, 440 mg sod, 5 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 1 g fib, 10 g prot, 94 mg calc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 139.7, Sodium 405.4, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.4

ASPARAGUS QUICHE



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There's nothing I like better than getting all my housework done and "cooking up a storm" in the kitchen. I was raised in a farming community that had many asparagus growers. So I've always made sure that there's an ample supply of asparagus in my freezer! My husband is a grain farmer, and we have four grown children and 13 grandchildren.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bake crust at 425° for 6-7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. , Cook the asparagus spears in a small amount of water until tender. Drain and cool. Set aside three spears for garnish; cut the remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces. Combine the asparagus pieces and onions; add flour and toss. Pour into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, basil and cayenne; pour over asparagus mixture. , Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Split the reserved asparagus spears lengthwise and arrange, cut side down, in a wheel pattern on top of filling. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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I make this recipe for almost any occasion-it's popular with company and at potluck dinners, and I've passed it around to many friends. My husband and I are growing lots of squash this summer, all for this quiche! -Dorothy Collins, Winnsboro, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 pie shell (9 inches), baked
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute zucchini in butter until tender; drain. Place half the zucchini in the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream, eggs, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Pour into crust. Arrange remaining zucchini slices over top. Sprinkle with paprika. , Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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