Tomato and Basil Quiche

Name: Tomato and Basil Quiche
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 355 milliliters shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 9-inch (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 118 milliliters milk; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 8 servings salt and pepper to taste; 2 tomatoes, peeled and sliced

Tomato and Basil Quiche might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 297 calories, 11g of protein, and 20g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have eggs, unbaked deep dish pie crust, tomatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. It is a very budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Bake pie shell in preheated oven for 8 minutes.

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Pie Crust

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Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Saute onion until soft; remove from skillet.

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Onion

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Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil, then saute 1 minute on each side. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Tomato Slices

Basil

All Purpose Flour

Egg

Milk

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Whisk

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Spread 1 cup shredded cheese in the bottom of pie crust.

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Shredded Cheese

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Spread

Layer onions over cheese, and top with tomatoes. Cover with egg mixture. sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

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Tomato

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Egg

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until filling is puffed and golden brown.

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Serve warm.