Vegetable Quiche
Classic French vegetable quiche — eggs, cream, and vegetables in a flaky pie crust. The brunch favorite. Best at room temperature with a green salad.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
19 min
Servings
2
Calories
303 cal
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- Eggs1
- Carrot½ medium
- Bell Pepper½
- Onion½ medium
- Cheese½ cup
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Eggs1
- Carrot0.5 medium
- Bell Pepper0.5
- Onion0.5 medium
- Cheese0.5 cup
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Roll out 1 refrigerated pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp edges. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
- 2
Blind bake the crust: line with parchment and pie weights (or dried beans). Bake 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights. Bake another 5 minutes until pale golden.
- 3
Sauté the vegetables: heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet. Cook 1 chopped onion 4 minutes. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup chopped broccoli, 1 chopped bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes until tender and dry. Cool slightly.
- 4
Spread vegetables in the pre-baked crust. Top with 1 cup shredded Swiss or gruyere cheese.
- 5
Whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Pour over the vegetables and cheese.
- 6
Bake 35-40 minutes until the center is set with slight jiggle and the top is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Blind bake the crust. Prevents soggy bottom from custard.
- 2.Sauté vegetables until dry. Watery vegetables make watery quiche.
- 3.Slight jiggle when done. Carryover heat finishes setting.
- 4.Cool before slicing. Hot quiche is delicate.
🔬 Why It Works
Quiche succeeds when the crust is pre-baked (no soggy bottom), the vegetables are properly cooked dry (no watery filling), and the custard is just set (not overdone). The combination of flaky crust, savory vegetables, melted cheese, and silky egg custard creates the classic French brunch dish.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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