Monte Carlo Vegetable Quiche (Quiche aux légumes de Monte Carlo)

Quiche aux légumes de Monte Carlo, or Monte Carlo Vegetable Quiche, is a delightful dish from Monégasque cuisine. This savory quiche is filled with a variety of fresh vegetables and baked to perfection, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner.

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Monte Carlo Vegetable Quiche (Quiche aux légumes de Monte Carlo)

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
  3. In a skillet, sauté the zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion until tender.
  4. Spoon the sautéed vegetables into the pie crust and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and cheese in the pie crust.
  6. Bake the quiche for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

9-inch pie dish Skillet Bowl

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the quiche with a side salad and a glass of white wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.

Cost

$15