Easy Vegetarian Quiche Recipe

This deliciously easy vegetarian quiche recipe is a family favourite. It’s easy to make and delicious to eat!

Are You Trying To Eat Less Meat?

I’m making more and more meatless dishes these days. Did you know that aside from being good for your health and our planet, eating meat free is also good for your budget?

There are so many other sources of protein that give better value for money than meat and fish. It may surprise you to learn that many ordinary green veggies like spinach, green beans, kale, broccoli and even peas contain protein, and did you know that a medium baked potato contains three grams of the stuff as well? Quinoa, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), lentils, kidney and black beans and tofu are also great frugal sources of protein – as are the start ingredient in this recipe, eggs!

In addition, eggs are a fantastic source of Vitamins D, A, B2 and potassium. It’s important to use organic, free range or pastured eggs as they are more nutritious and the chickens who lay them have better lives.

Easy Vegetarian Quiche

This recipe is really very flexible, and is great for using up the last of the veggies in the fridge. Onions, leeks, any colour of pepper, courgettes (zucchini), leftover cooked broccoli or even roast eggplant all work well in this dish.

What Kind of Cheese Works Best in Easy Vegetarian Quiche?

You can use any kind of cheese you like, although I tend to avoid stringy cheese like mozzarella.

Did you know that if you are following a strictly vegetarian diet you need to be sure that your cheese is vegetarian too? Some cheeses are made using rennet, the source of which is slaughtered calves. There are many vegetarian cheeses, made using rennet from vegetarian sources, available on the market now. If you are catering for vegetarians, and not just those who are trying to eat less meat, be sure to check you are using vegetarian cheese.

What Pastry Should I Use?

I often use a vegetarian ready rolled pastry sheet to make this quiche simply because it is fast and easy. I like to use homemade pastry when time allows.

Is This Recipe Gluten Free?

To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free pastry.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Easy Vegetarian Quiche alongside a salad my easy vegetarian quiche for a wonderful light lunch or supper. Tasty hot or cold, it is also great for picnics, buffets and lunch boxes. You can even cut the quiche in smaller pieces to serve as little canapés.

What About Leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a day or so and enjoyed hot or cold.

Easy Vegetarian Quiche – Printable Recipe

Created by: April J Harris

Easy Vegetarian Quiche Recipe

Course Vegetarian

Servings 6

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

 

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• One ready rolled pastry sheet OR
• enough homemade pastry for a single crust pie
• 1 tablespoon mild olive oil
• 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, de-seeded and chopped in small pieces
• 1 courgette, cut in thin half moons courgette is also known as zucchini
• 4 large eggs use organic or free range if possible
• ¾ cup milk
• generous pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ cup vegetarian cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack work well

Instructions

• You need a 12 x 8 inch (30 x 20 cm) rectangular tart pan or one that is 9 inches (23 cm) round.
• Remove the ready rolled pastry from the fridge according to package directions or make and roll out homemade shortcrust pastry for your pan.
• Place the pastry in the pie or tart pan.
• Trim the edges and prick the bottom of the pastry several times with a fork. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C or 170°C for a fan oven).
• Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat too.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• Sauté the onions for two to three minutes, until they begin to soften a little.
• Add the chopped red peppers and courgettes (zucchini) and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are beginning to pick up a bit of colour. Remove from the heat.
• In a medium bowl or pitcher, beat together the eggs and milk.
• Beat the salt, pepper, basil and oregano into the eggs.
• Stir the cheese into the egg mixture.
• Spread the vegetables evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
• Pour the egg and cheese mixture carefully over top of the vegetables.
• Place the quiche on the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the filling is set and beginning to turn golden.
• Serve warm if possible but the quiche may be eaten cold as well.

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