Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche


This recipe leads easily to adaptations by changing the vegetables depending what is in the market, in the garden or in the fridge. Recipe source: farmer's market flyer

Steps


Preheat oven to 375-degrees f.
Clean and chop all vegetables to bite size pieces.
In a large skillet over medium heat saute the onions in half of the olive oil or butter until translucent.
Stir in mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes longer , season with salt and pepper.
Set aside.
In a seperate skillet saute the zucchini and asparagus in the remaining oil or butter.
Cook until tender.
When vegetables have cooled squeeze out all excess moisture.
In a mixing bowl beat eggs , nutmeg , salt and pepper and half and half together.
In a partially baked 9-inch pie crust or crust fitted in a quiche pan , spread onion / mushroom mixture on bottom of crust , then add asparagus / zucchini mixture and then the goat cheese.
Finally pour in the egg mixture.
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until cooked and top is set.
Place quiche under broiler very briefly to brown.

Ingredients


cremini mushroom, onion, asparagus, zucchini, olive oil, roasted peppers, goat cheese, eggs, half-and-half, sea salt, nutmeg, pepper, 9 inch pie shell