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Zucchini Pesto Quiche

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Submitted by lworthbest

YIELD

1 quiche

PREP

20 min

COOK

30 min

READY

1 hrs

Ingredients

1 1
EACH EACH PIE SHELL (9 INCH)
3 3
SMALL SMALL ZUCCHINI
halved
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BASIL PESTO *
2 473
CUPS ML SWISS CHEESE
grated
1 ¼ 296
CUPS ML MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
grated
2 2
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
minced
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML WHITE PEPPER
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML CAYENNE PEPPER
¼ 59
CUP ML SWEET RED BELL PEPPERS
chopped
3 3
LARGE LARGE EGGS

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 321g (11.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 653 65% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 25g 126%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 262mg 87%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars g
Protein 65g
Vitamin A 32% Vitamin C 48%
Calcium 80% Iron 13%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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