Zesty Zucchini Tomato Quiche

Italian Tomato Zucchini Quiche 🍅🥒

Overview:

This Italian Tomato Zucchini Quiche recipe is a delightful luncheon dish perfect for sharing with friends and family. It pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad and crusty rolls or can be enjoyed alongside my Recipe #11326 for a complete meal experience. This quiche is bursting with flavor and makes for a satisfyingly tasty treat that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious.

Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks 🥪🥗
Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Canadian, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy 🧀🥦🇨🇦⏰🥘👩‍🍳
Servings: 6
Total Time: 58 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes

Ingredients:

2 zucchinis
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 428.3
Fat Content: 27.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.6g
Cholesterol Content: 128.6mg
Sodium Content: 1194.1mg
Carbohydrate Content: 27.8g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 5.2g
Protein Content: 19.3g

Instructions:

Sauté Zucchini and Onions:
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- In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add 2 sliced zucchinis, 1 sliced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet.
- Sauté the mixture for about 3 minutes until the zucchini and onions are tender. Then, remove from heat.
Prepare Tomato Mixture:
- In a saucepan, combine 2 diced tomatoes, 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat until the tomatoes are soft. Set aside.
Mix Eggs and Cheese:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 3/4 cup of milk, and 1 cup of small curd cottage cheese until well combined.
Assemble Quiche:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the sautéed zucchini and onion mixture evenly into a pie shell.
- Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the zucchini mixture in the pie shell.
- Spoon only 4 tablespoons of the prepared tomato mixture over the top of the quiche.
Bake:
- Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
Add Cheese Topping:
- Once the quiche is baked, sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Return the quiche to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve:
- Warm the remaining tomato sauce.
- Cut the quiche into wedges and serve warm, accompanied by the warmed tomato sauce.

Enjoy Your Delicious Quiche! 🍽️🥂

This Italian Tomato Zucchini Quiche is sure to impress with its savory flavors and creamy texture. Whether you’re hosting a luncheon or simply craving a tasty snack, this recipe is a winner every time. Serve it alongside your favorite sides and enjoy a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and easy to make. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹👌