Basic Quiche

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    Nutritional Information

    Per Serving

    • Calories 362 calories
    • Calories 66 calories from fat
    • Fat 27 g
    • Sat Fat 13 g
    • Cholesterol 198 mg
    • Sodium 533 mg
    • Protein 18 g
    • Carbohydrate 18 g
    • Sugar 2 g
    • Fiber 1 g
    • Iron 2 mg
    • Calcium 454 mg

Heat oven to 375° F. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Place on a baking sheet.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir in the onion mixture and the Gruyère.

Ingredients

  1. Check 1 9-inch refrigerated piecrust
  2. Check 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. Check 2 medium onions, chopped
  4. Check Kosher salt and black pepper
  5. Check 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  6. Check 4 large eggs
  7. Check 3/4 cup half-and-half
  8. Check 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  9. Check 8 ounces Gruyere, grated
  10. Check 4 cups mixed greens

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Place on a baking sheet.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir in the onion mixture and the Gruyère.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drizzle the greens with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the quiche. 

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