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ZUCCHINI QUICHE RECIPE



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A very simple and easy Zucchini Quiche. Easy to prepare and great for breakfast or any time of the day. Serve it with some fresh fruit for a complete meal.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Zucchini, shredded. Squeeze between paper towels to remove water.
1/2 cup Sweet Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
5 large Eggs, beaten
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
Pinch of Nutmeg
Dash of Salt
1 ready made Deep Dish Pie Shell

Steps:

  • Chop the basil.
  • Dice the onions.
  • Grate the zucchini. Squeeze between paper towels to remove excess water.
  • Place onion and zucchini in a skillet over Medium heat.
  • Saute onions and zucchini until tender
  • Drain off excess oil. Set aside to cool.
  • Place eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk well.
  • Add heavy cream.
  • Add basil.
  • Add paprika.
  • Add nutmeg.
  • Add salt.
  • Whisk together well.
  • Add the cooled zucchini and onions.
  • Stir to fully combine.
  • Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 40-45 minutes until done.
  • Test with toothpick for doneness.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

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.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Make and share this Creamy Zucchini Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 to 10 inches)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cups grated zucchini
salt
8 large mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 egg yolks
1 egg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Spread the bottom of the pastry shell with the mustard and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350.
  • Place zucchini in colander, sprinkle with salt and drain for 5 minutes.
  • Saute the mushrooms in butter.
  • Sprinkle one cup of Jack cheese in the bottom of the pastry shell.
  • Spoon mushrooms on top.
  • Squeeze zucchini to remove the excess moisture.
  • Place in the shell, separating and fluffing with fingers.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, cream, egg yolks and egg, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the pastry dish on a baking sheet and carefully pour in egg-cream mixture.
  • sprinkle the remaining Jack cheese on top.
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes, until top is puffed and golden and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.7, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 448.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13.2

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.

EASIEST ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Quick and easy.

Provided by Lilacs

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups grated zucchini
1 (9 inch) pie shell, unbaked
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread zucchini on the bottom of the pie shell. Pour eggs over zucchini and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 187.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 364.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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