Basil/90 recipes

Lighter vegetable quiche with zucchini, red and green bell peppers, egg substitute, and skim milk in a flaky pie crust. Low-fat brunch or weeknight dinner.

Delicious!! I have made it three times already! The first time I substituted minced onion with minced garlic - big mistake! WAY too much garlic. I have been making enough for two and freezing one. My family loves it!

Italian pesto quiche folds a quick parsley-walnut pesto into a half-and-half custard over shredded Swiss and parmesan in a flaky crust. A herby, nutty spin on classic quiche that slices as well at brunch as at dinner.

Creamy artichoke and bacon quiche layers smoky bacon, marinated artichoke hearts, Swiss and Parmesan in a silky Dijon-nutmeg custard. A rich, savory brunch quiche that's just as good at room temperature.

Egg-free spinach quiche with a creamy tofu filling, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh basil in a whole wheat crust, topped with overlapping tomato slices. A hearty vegetarian and vegan-friendly main that serves a crowd.

Rich, herb-loaded quiche with zucchini, basil pesto, Swiss and Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, and a touch of cayenne in a flaky pie crust. Two cheeses and pesto make this a standout brunch or dinner.

Bread machine focaccia topped with olives, rosemary, garlic, basil, and feta or Parmesan. Easy homemade Italian flatbread that bakes in 10 minutes flat.

Three-ingredient pesto hummus made with chickpeas, fresh basil, and lemon juice. Bright green Mediterranean dip or sandwich spread that comes together in 10 minutes.

Make this tortilla pizza for a quick yet delicious lunch or supper. It's spread with basil pesto, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese, topped with broccoli, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onions and sun-dried tomato. Much lower calories and fat, but still tastes yummy.

Tomato herb bruschetta with fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, and balsamic vinegar on toasted crusty bread. A classic Italian appetizer ready in 10 minutes, no cooking required.

Broiled scampi marinated in olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, and fish stock with fresh basil and oregano. Butterflied prawns cooked golden in 10 minutes flat.

Classic pizza Margherita with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan baked on a pizza stone at high heat. Thin crust, six ingredients, and ready in under 10 minutes.

Spinach and fresh fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, avocado, brie, and walnuts in a bright lemon-basil vinaigrette. A no-cook 10-minute summer salad that eats like a full meal.

Strawberry mozzarella salad with romaine, balsamic vinaigrette, and fresh basil ribbons. A summery riff on caprese that trades tomatoes for ripe berries and comes together in 10 minutes.

Mushroom and onion spaghetti sauteed in olive oil with fresh tomato, basil, and oregano. A light, simple pasta ready in under 10 minutes.

Homemade pizza sauce with tomato puree, tomato paste, oregano, basil and rosemary. No-cook style 10-minute sauce that beats jarred every time.