Best 7 Vegetarian Quiche Recipes

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Vegetarian quiche is a delightful and versatile dish that offers a delicious and satisfying meal for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Not only is it packed with flavor and nutrients, but it is also incredibly adaptable, allowing you to customize it to your own preferences. Whether you prefer a classic quiche with spinach and cheese or a more exotic version with roasted vegetables and herbs, there is a vegetarian quiche recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we will explore some of the best vegetarian quiche recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOADED VEGETARIAN QUICHE



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Trying out this combination of quiche recipes.

Provided by Kurt

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake pie crust in preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes. Remove crust from oven and set aside. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini in hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  • Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil; cook in the skillet for 1 minute per side.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese in the bottom of pie crust. Layer vegetable mixture over the cheese and top with the tomatoes. Pour egg mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese atop the quiche.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

VEGETARIAN QUICHE



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When your garden is full of fresh veggies, this is the recipe to reach for. All you need is a salad and you have a terrific late-summer meal.-Debbie Jones, California, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground cinnamon
5 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms in butter. Add the curry powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon; mix well. Spoon into crust., In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the milk and cheese; mix well. Carefully pour over vegetables. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CLINTON'S SPECIAL VEGETARIAN QUICHE



Clinton's Special Vegetarian Quiche image

Spinach quiche baked in puff pastry. This is my own creation and is devoured every time it's served up. I hope you enjoy it, it's a little different but very tasty.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 1h40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed
4 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
5 eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a quiche dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Line the quiche dish with puff pastry, press the pastry firmly in place and trim away any excess pastry. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet place spinach and 4 tablespoons water. Heat the mixture over medium and cover the skillet. Cook until the spinach is done, approximately 2 minutes then drain well. Add nutmeg to the spinach and puree the mixture.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion with butter or margarine to taste. Saute until the onions are soft and transparent.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat eggs. Stir in the cottage cheese, spinach, and 1/2 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange onions along the bottom of the pastry-lined quiche dish. Arrange the tomatoes over the onions. Pour the egg-mixture over the onions and tomatoes, and top entire concoction with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the quiche has set in the middle. Serve hot or cold, your choice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 161.1 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 485 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

VEGETARIAN QUICHE FLORENTINE



Vegetarian Quiche Florentine image

This is a quick and delicious quiche Florentine that your family will love!

Provided by Grace

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) store-bought pie crust, unbaked
1 (8 ounce) package Swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust. Spoon spinach mixture into the crust. Pour egg mixture on top. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 121.5 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 518.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

VEGETARIAN QUICHE



Vegetarian Quiche image

Perfect for breakfast, this vegetarian quiche also makes a great lunch or light dinner when served with a salad.

Provided by Rebekah Richards

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped zucchini
1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
5 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes to drain water.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake pastry shell in preheated oven for 5 minutes; remove foil and bake until shell is lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and zucchini until just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cinnamon; spoon vegetable mixture into crust.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl; stir in milk, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Carefully pour egg mixture over vegetables.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 912.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CRUSTLESS RICOTTA QUICHE (VEGETARIAN)



Crustless Ricotta Quiche (Vegetarian) image

What a light and lovely quiche! I chose not to add in the meat to keep it vegetarian. A great brunch option everyone will love.

Provided by Desiree Macy

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 - 8 large eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c milk
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt or to taste
1/8 tsp black or white pepper or to taste
1 c all-purpose flour
8 oz Polly-o Ricotta (Polly-o is my favorite)
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 c seeded and diced tomato
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded reserve 1/2 cup
1/2 c any cooked meats may be added if desired

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl beat eggs until they are frothy. Add milk.
  • 2. Add flour and beat.
  • 3. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, green onions... stir.
  • 4. Add cheddar cheese.
  • 5. Add ricotta and stir to combine.
  • 6. Add chopped parsley; stir.
  • 7. Pour into a (sprayed or well-oiled) 13x9 pan.
  • 8. Sprinkle tomatoes evenly over the top of mixture.
  • 9. Bake at 350* for 45 minutes or until golden yellow. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese the last 5 minutes. Serve.

HILLARY'S VEGETARIAN QUICHE



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This comes from the R.S.V.P. section of a December 1881 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. It was requested from Hillary's restaurant at Water Tower Place in Chicago. You may also use a combination of the listed cheeses for the quiche.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
3 -4 tablespoons ice water
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
1 small bunch spinach, chopped (8 oz. )
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
2 cups provolone cheese (1/2 lb.total) or 2 cups cheddar cheese (1/2 lb.total)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • For Crust:.
  • Cut shortening into flour and salt until it resembles coarse meal.
  • Sprinkle with ice water as needed and toss gently just until dough ball forms; do not overmix.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On floured board roll dough into 13-inch circle.
  • Fit into 10-inch porcelain quiche pan, cover with waxed paper and weigth with beans or pie weights;bake 15 minutes.
  • Remove beans or weights; brush bottom and sides of crust with beaten yolk.
  • Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees.
  • For Filling:.
  • Melt butter in medium skillet.
  • Add onion,spinach and mushrooms and saute until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese(s) into crust; top with spinach mixture.
  • Blend remaining ingredients and pour over spinach.
  • Bake 1 hour until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your quiche a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include spinach, kale, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just softened.
  • Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your quiche. Look for a cheese that is flavorful and melts well.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs. Overbeaten eggs will make your quiche tough. Beat them just until they are combined.
  • Bake the quiche in a water bath. This will help to prevent the quiche from cracking and will also help it to cook evenly.
  • Let the quiche cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and will make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a vegetarian quiche that everyone will enjoy.

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