SOUTHWESTERN AVOCADO-BELL PEPPER QUICHE CUPS
Shake up the morning routine with this new twist of avocado-bell pepper quiche cups!
Provided by Leena Pariseau
Categories Breakfast Quiche
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Whisk eggs, yogurt, egg whites, and taco seasoning in a large bowl until smooth.
- Gently stir avocado, Cheddar cheese, onion, and green chiles into the bowl with the egg mixture. Do not over-stir; keep avocado in diced form.
- Place red, green, yellow, and orange bell pepper halves on the baking sheet. Spoon egg mixture into the bell pepper halves, filling them to just below the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven until egg mixture is just set, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 125.5 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 648.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
SOUTHWESTERN QUICHE
Steps:
- In a greased 9-in. pie plate, arrange tortillas in an overlapping pattern so that they cover sides and bottom of pie plate, forming a crust. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add onion, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half of the cheese, chorizo, cream, tomato, garlic powder and cumin. Stir in mushroom mixture. Pour into pie plate; top with remaining cheese. Cover edges of quiche with foil so tortillas do not burn., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and avocado if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 50g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 287mg cholesterol, Sodium 1376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
Tips
- For a crispy quiche crust, pre-bake the quiche cups for 7-10 minutes before filling them. - To prevent a soggy quiche, make sure to drain any excess moisture from the vegetables before adding them to the quiche filling. - You can use any type of cheese you like in this recipe. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, or feta cheese. - If you don't have a mini muffin tin, you can also bake this quiche in a 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. - These quiche cups are perfect for meal prep. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.Conclusion
These Southwestern Avocado Bell Pepper Quiche Cups are the perfect appetizer or snack. They are easy to make, delicious, and packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect quiche every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these quiche cups a try. You won't be disappointed!
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