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Italian Pesto Quiche

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Submitted by rowneyj

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

25 min

COOK

45 min

READY

70 min

Ingredients

1 1
EACH EACH PIE SHELL (9 INCH)
premade
3 3
LARGE LARGE EGGS
158
CUP ML PARSLEY LEAVES
fresh, firmly packed
1 1
LARGE LARGE GARLIC CLOVES
quartered *
1 5
TEASPOON ML BASIL
dried *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML OREGANO
dried
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
¼ 59
CUP ML WALNUTS
coarsely chopped
1 237
CUP ML SWISS CHEESE
coarsely grated
½ 118
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
freshly grated

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Prepare crust.

Prepare Filling: In medium size bowl using wire whisk or fork, beat eggs and half and half to blend well; set aside.

In food processor or blender, process parsley, garlic, basil and oregano 30 to 60 seconds until garlic is finely chopped.

With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream; process 10 to 15 seconds.

Add walnuts; process only until nuts are more finely chopped.

Stir mixture into egg mixture.

Sprinkle cheese over bottom of prebaked crust.

Place tart pan on oven rack; pour pesto mixture over cheese.

Bake as directed for 30 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean .

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 97g (3.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 279 70% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 265mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 22g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 23% Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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