Broccoli Quiche
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 499kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pie Crust I use this low carb pie crust
- 2 Cups Broccoli chopped, fresh
- 1 Cup Onion yellow, diced
- 8 Eggs large
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Prepare your pie crust (1) and set it aside to cool.
- Add veggie oil to a large nonstick.
- Once shimmering, add chopped broccoli (2 cups) and diced yellow onions (1 cup). Saute until softened and the onions are translucent (about 12 minutes).
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream (1 cup) and large eggs (8).
- Add cooked broccoli, onions, shredded cheese (1 cup), salt (1/2 teaspoon), pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and red pepper flakes (a pinch) and stir to combine.
- Pour over the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes*, or until the center is firm and the edges look slightly golden.
- Allow the quiche to cool before slicing, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pie Crust - I always use my low carb pie crust for this!
- Burning the crust - Some pie crusts burn easily, to prevent this, create a collar to protect your crust with foil.around the edge of the crust using tin foil.
- Nutritional information is based on 1 slice, if you cut this quiche into 8 slices:
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 41g | Sodium: 778mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbs: 10g
Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com