Veggie Quiche with Walnut Crust

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Total Time
2 Hrs, 15 Mins

Serves

6
Serving Size
1/6 quiche
Prep Time 1 Hr, 15 Mins
Cook Time 1 Hr
Total Time 2 Hrs, 15 Mins
Calories 540 cal
Total Fat 39 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 210 mg
Sodium 550 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fibre 4 g
Protein 19 g

INGREDIENTS

Walnut Crust

  • 1 cup California Walnuts, toasted in oven at 300 for 10 minutes
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon cold water

 

Veggie Quiche

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small red pepper, diced
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small pieces
  • 1 (5ounces) bag fresh spinach
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided

PREPARATION

  1. Combine walnuts, flour, garlic and salt in a food processor. Process until mixture becomes a sandy texture. Add egg, avocado oil and 2 tablespoons cold water. Pulse until dough forms, adding additional water if necessary.
  2. Form a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Using a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, roll out into a 12-inch circle. Gently lay into prepared pie dish. Using tines of fork, poke holes in bottom of crust. Bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoon avocado oil in large skillet. Add onion, pepper, and broccoli; cook and stir 8 minutes or until softened. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until wilted. Remove from heat.
  6. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in large bowl; whisk well. Stir in half of the cheese and veggie mixture.
  7. Pour egg mixture into slightly cooled crust and top with other half of cheese.
  8. Bake in oven for 35 minutes or until middle is set.
  9. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.