Simple Veggie Quiche

Simple Veggie Quiche with loads of colorful veggies

This is a must-make egg dish to add to your recipe box. The quiche is filled with colourful veggies and three cheeses: Parmesan, mozzarella and cottage cheese. The simple crust is made with cheddar cheese and whole-wheat flour. It’s easy to make and easy to eat!

Simple Veggie Quiche Filled with Colourful Veggies

Simple Veggie Quiche

 Serves 5

Crust:

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Pinch of salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 cup butter

Filling:

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, diced small (optional)

1 cup finely chopped cooking onions

1 celery stalk diced small

1 medium-sized carrot, diced small

1 medium-sized zucchini, diced small

1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, diced small

4 eggs

1 cup milk 

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F.  

Crust: In a bowl, combine flour, cheese, salt, cayenne pepper, and dry mustard together. With your fingertips, rub in the butter.  

Lightly grease a 9-inch round pie shell. Press filling onto the bottom. 

Filling:  

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic with veggies until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. 

In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk together and add the cooked veggie mixture. 

Pour onto crust and bake for 50 minutes or until set.