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Cooking at Home - Basic Quiche

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Overhead view of a cooked basic quiche.

Makes: 6 servings

You can vary this recipe by using whatever vegetables you have on hand (fresh, frozen, or canned)!

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
  • 1 cup vegetables, chopped (broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cup cheese, shredded
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk. fat-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
  2. Shred the cheese with a grater. Put it in a small bowl for now.
  3. Chop the vegetables until you have 1 cup of chopped vegetables.
  4. Cook the vegetables until they are cooked, but still crisp.
  5. Put the cooked vegetables and shredded cheese into a pie shell.
  6. Mix the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  7. Pour the egg mix over the cheese and vegetables
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the quiche cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 slice, 1/6 of recipe (128g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories130
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Cholesterol113 mg
Sodium337 mg
Carbohydrates9 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein8 g
Vitamin D1 mcg
Calcium142 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium169 mg