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Here is a collection of healthy vegetarian quiche recipes, crust-less vegetarian quiches and vegetarian baked egg frittatas. You may also like to try the eggless vegetarian quiche or an egg-free and vegan quiche or frittata recipe using tofu instead of eggs. A healthy vegetarian quiche makes for a great weekend breakfast or vegetarian brunch. Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche This is a vegetarian and broccoli quiche recipe with cheese and tomatoes. Vegetarian quiche is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. This vegetarian broccoli quiche recipe goes quite well with a whole wheat crust. Ingredients:
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cooked broccoli, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat grated Swiss cheese
• 8 ounces evaporated skim milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tomato, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 pre-made whole wheat pastry crust (recipe link below) Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip eggs with wire whisk; add broccoli, shredded Swiss cheese, evaporated milk, garlic, onion, salt and pepper; stir until blended. Pour into prepared whole wheat pastry crust. Slice tomato and place on top of quiche mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until quiche tests done in center. Allow to cool before serving.
Potato and Green Onion Frittata
Nutritional yeast provides a tangy flavor to this tofu-based vegan frittata. Much like a quiche, this dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Try sprinkling some shredded cheese (dairy or soy) on top for even more flavor. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 70 minutes Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped (separate the greens from the bottom)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1 12 oz package firm tofu
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
• cheese (optional) Preparation: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large frying pan, sautee the onions, garlic, and bottoms of the green onions in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes, salt and pepper, and sautee for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are golden brown. Blend tofu, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast in a food processor or blender until well mixed. Mixture will be somewhat thick. Add green onions and potatoes and pour into a greased pie pan. Cook 45-50 minutes, until top is firm and cooked all the way through. Sprinkle the top with cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Tomato and Basil Quiche
Original Recipe Yield 1 (9 inch) pie Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake pie shell in preheated oven for 8 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautee onion until soft; remove from skillet. Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil, then sautee 1 minute on each side. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Spread 1 cup shredded cheese in the bottom of pie crust. Layer onions over cheese, and top with tomatoes. Cover with egg mixture. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
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