Ingredients
– 1 nine-inch refrigerated pie dough
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– ΒΌ cup diced red onion
– 1 large garlic clove, minced
– 2 medium zucchini (about 7 ounces each), cut into 1/8-inch thin slices
– 1 teaspoon salt
– Pepper to taste
– 6 large eggs
– Β½ cup skim milk
– Β½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
– Β½ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
– ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Instructions
1-First step: Preheat oven to 350Β°F. Let the pie dough come to room temperature so it rolls easily.
2-Second step: Roll dough to about 12 inches in diameter, then transfer to a nine-inch deep pie dish. Press into sides and bottom, trim excess leaving half an inch overhang, and fold or crimp edges.
3-Third step: Prick bottom of crust with a fork and place on a sheet pan. Parbake crust for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
4-Fourth step: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sautΓ© onion and garlic for 30 seconds. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until zucchini is softened.
5-Fifth step: Transfer about three-quarters of zucchini to parbaked crust using a slotted spoon.
6-Sixth step: In a bowl, mix 6 large eggs, Β½ cup skim milk, Β½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese, Β½ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and salt and pepper until uniform.
7-Seventh step: Pour egg mixture over zucchini in crust. Top with remaining zucchini and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
8-Eighth step: Cover crust edges with foil to prevent burning.
9-Ninth step: Bake at 350Β°F for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until eggs are set and top is browned.
10-Final step: Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil and serve in six slices.
Last Step:
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π₯§ Parbake the crust first to ensure it stays crispy and doesn’t get soggy.
π₯ SautΓ© zucchini to release moisture for a firmer, better-textured quiche.
π§ Use part-skim cheeses and skim milk to lighten it up without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 slice
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 544mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 202mg
