Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche Recipe

Total Time:

65min

Prep:

20min

Cook:

45min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients: 6 oz pie crust, 9-inch, refrigerated

2 tsp olive oil

¹/₂ cup(s), sliced uncooked red onion(s), chopped

1 ¹/₄ cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese

1 large egg(s)

2 large egg white(s)

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp dried oregano

¹/₂ tsp table salt, or more to taste

¹/₄ tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or more to taste

10 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well-drained

1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Press pie crust into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch, removable-bottom tart pan or a 9-inch pie pan; refrigerate until ready to use.

To make filling, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer onion to a large bowl and add ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, egg whites, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well and fold in broccoli. Spoon mixture into prepared crust and level surface with a wooden spoon; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake until a knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. Yields 1 piece per serving.
Notes: Not a broccoli fan? Substitute spinach in its place.