French Courgette (Zucchini) Quiche

Quiche originated in France and is a popular dish in French cuisine. It can be made with a variety of fillings, including vegetables, meat, and cheese.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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French Courgette (Zucchini) Quiche

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Shortcrust pastry
• 500 gram Courgettes (Zucchini)
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 large Eggs
• 200 ml Milk
• 150 gram Grated cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a tart tin.
3. Slice the courgettes, onion, and garlic cloves.
4. Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the courgettes, onion, and garlic until softened.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
6. Add the grated cheese, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to the egg mixture.
7. Spread the sautéed courgettes, onion, and garlic evenly over the tart base.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the quiche is set and golden.
10. Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.