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Zucchini Pesto Quiche

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This Italian main features " prebaked pastry shell, Zucchini (halved and cut. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 122.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Italian main features " prebaked pastry shell, Zucchini (halved and cut. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 " prebaked pastry shell
  • 3 small Zucchini (halved and cut
Directions
  1. 1
    In 1/4" slices 2 tb Pesto 2 c Swiss cheese, grated 1 1/4 c Jack cheese, grated 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1/2 ts White pepper 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 1/4 c Red bell pepper, chopped 3 Eggs 1 c Half-and-half Precook zucchini (saute in butter or microwave 5 minutes).
  2. 2
    Cool and drain off excess moisture.
  3. 3
    In mixing bowl, combine zucchini, pesto, cheeses, seasonings, and pepper.
  4. 4
    Mound filling in pastry shell.
  5. 5
    Whisk eggs and half-and-half until smooth.
  6. 6
    Pour over filling.
  7. 7
    Bake in preheated 375 oven for 30 minutes or until done.
  8. 8
    If top begins to brown too fast, cover with foil.
  9. 9
    Quiche is done when knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  10. 10
    Allow to stand on wire rack 5-10 minutes before cutting.
  11. 11
    Serve hot.
  12. 12
    Quiche may be reheated.
  13. 13
    Great with sour cream.)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 122.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g9%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 97.5mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 15.6g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.6g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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