Description
This Simple Mixed Vegetable Quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make savory pie featuring a variety of fresh vegetables, creamy eggs, and melted cheese baked to a golden perfection in a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, it combines tender-crisp broccoli, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and sautéed onions with a rich, herb-infused custard filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 prepared quiche or pie crust (10–11 inch)
Vegetables
- 1½ pounds mixed vegetables, such as:
- Broccoli florets
- Cherry or Roma tomatoes, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Green peas
- Corn kernels
Filling
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mild or medium)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian-style dried herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 10–11 inch quiche or tart pan with oil or butter. Press the prepared quiche crust evenly into the pan and set aside.
- Cook broccoli: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 3 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain them thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Sauté onions: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced red onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened but not browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and shredded cheese until smooth. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and Italian-style dried herbs for added flavor.
- Assemble the quiche: Arrange the cooked broccoli, sautéed onions, tomatoes, green peas, and corn evenly over the prepared crust. Lightly season the vegetables with additional salt and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables and crust.
- Bake the quiche: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow it to firm up, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a mix of your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables for variety and convenience.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for the sour cream.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked or steamed vegetables instead of boiling and sautéing separately.
- This quiche can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it versatile for different meals.
