Savory Vegetable Quiche (Printer-friendly)
French-style dish blending fresh veggies, creamy custard, and flaky crust for brunch or light dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small zucchini, diced
06 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
07 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Custard
08 - 4 large eggs
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
11 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Cheese
14 - 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, grated
15 - 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch tart or pie pan, press gently, trim excess, and prick base with a fork.
02 - Line crust with parchment and fill with baking weights or dried beans. Bake 12 minutes, remove weights and paper, bake additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper 3 minutes, add zucchini and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until blended.
05 - Spread sautéed vegetables evenly over crust. Scatter cherry tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses.
06 - Pour custard mixture over vegetables and cheese, ensuring even coverage.
07 - Bake 35 to 40 minutes until center is set and top is lightly golden.
08 - Cool quiche 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feels like a cozy brunch secret that always impresses without the fuss
- The fresh vegetables combined with creamy custard make every bite a perfect balance of flavors
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- Blind baking the crust is essential to avoid sogginess—it took me a few tries to trust this step fully
- Adding ground nutmeg to the custard was a game changer, giving a subtle warmth that elevates the whole dish
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- Using a mix of cheeses adds layers of flavor and helps the quiche brown beautifully on top
- Don’t skip resting the quiche after baking; it’s when the custard firms up and slices beautifully without crumbling