Zucchini Pesto Quiche
Yield
1 quichePrep
20 minCook
30 minReady
1 hrsTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
pie shell (9 inch)
|
|
| 3 | small |
zucchini
halved |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
basil pesto
|
*
|
| 2 | cups |
swiss cheese
grated |
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
monterey jack cheese
grated |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
white pepper
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
sweet red bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 3 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 1 | cup |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
pie shell (9 inch)
|
|
| 3 | small |
zucchini
halved |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
basil pesto
|
*
|
| 473 | ml |
swiss cheese
grated |
|
| 296 | ml |
monterey jack cheese
grated |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
white pepper
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 59 | ml |
sweet red bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 3 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 237 | ml |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
Directions
Precook zucchini (sauté in butter or microwave 5 minutes).
Cool and drain off excess moisture.
In mixing bowl, combine zucchini, pesto, cheeses, seasonings, and pepper.
Mound filling in pastry shell. Whisk eggs and half-and-half until smooth.
Pour over filling. Bake in preheated 375℉ (190℃). oven for 30 minutes or until done.
If top begins to brown too fast, cover with foil.
Quiche is done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow to stand on wire rack 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
Serve hot.
