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Quiche may seem like a decadent breakfast or dinner, but this version is almost guilt free. It’s loaded with fresh summer veggies. I suppose if you were really watching your weight, you could try eliminating the crust, but the crust is my favorite part of a pie.
(Summer veggies are at their peak and so gorgeous right now. I couldn’t resist snapping pictures of the veggies on the counter.)
I decided to use zucchini instead of broccoli in this recipe because I’ve had an abundance of it in my garden. Unfortunately, when I went to pick a zucchini I didn’t have one the right size. So I called my neighbor and asked if I could borrow a zucchini. (I know many of you with gardens wish someone would call you and ask to borrow zucchini. Thanks Darlene!)
Darlene also sent me home with some sweet little orange cherry tomatoes. I already had some grape tomatoes, so I decided to use them both and sprinkle them on top of the quiche. The tomatoes were a great addition. They roasted in the oven and gave a wonderful sweetness to the quiche.
I made a couple of other changes too. I used green onions instead of red onion, freeze dried cilantro instead of fresh, and I couldn’t resist adding a little bacon and doubling the cheese.
I would have liked to have had a slice for breakfast the next day, but there wasn’t any leftovers. Thanks Amanada for sharing your scrumptious quiche recipe.
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Farmers’ Market Tomato and Zucchini Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 9 in crust *See my [pie crust tutorial]
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk I used 1%
- ½ cup zucchini halved and sliced
- 4 slices precooked bacon diced
- 2 green onions chopped
- ½ cup fresh corn cut off the cob
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ cup assorted cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º. Press crust into a 9 in quiche pan, prick crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Place cut zucchini in a strainer and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to remove some of the water.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the zucchini, bacon, green onion, corn, cheese, cilantro, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Pour the egg mixture into the precooked crust. Sprinkle the tomatoes on top of the egg mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Ilke
I like making quiches when we have guests for breakfast or lunch. Makes the whole menu thing so easy! Bookmarking this one!
teresa
this is absolutely gorgeous, and i love all of the veggies packed in there! perfect for this time of year!
judee@glutenfreeA-Z
Barbara,
The quiche presentation is fabulous. Love the colors. That’s a keeper for brunch.
Judy
What a great girl lunch this would be! I’d be so happy to eat it.
Bonnie
Ohhhhhh. This would be delicious for breakfast or lunch. I love the crust too, but the veggies are gorgeous. I like any recipe that helps me use my zucchini.
German Mama
I love quiche! This looks so fresh and yummy.
Shumaila
Barbara the quiche looks great and I am so glad you said its guilt free! Bookmarking the recipe!
Maria
Beautiful quiche! I want a slice now:)
cindy
Looks great Barbara. I’m trying to perfect my crust making skills and I’ve been craving quiche. Looks like dinner to me!
Have a great day.
Deborah
Look at those veggies – gorgeous! This would make the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner!!
Isabelle @ Crumb
Great quiche! It’s got all my favourite things from the farmers market this time of year… plus bacon (mmm… bacon).
So pretty, too. I love those bright splashes of colour from the red and yellow cherry tomatoes and green zucchini.
Micha@Cookin' Mimi
That looks delicious. So colorful and bright.
Megan
I have my coffee, now I wish I had a slice or two of that beautiful quiche. I love the cherries on top. Freeze dried cilantro? I need to find some of that!
Barbara
Thanks Megan! It’s actually cherry tomatoes on top 😉 Litehouse makes freeze dried herbs. It’s nice to have them on hand if you don’t want to run to the store for fresh. They are usually sold in the produce section not with the spices.
Ginny
Gorgeous! Look at those fun colors! I love how the tomatoes look like happy little polka dots. What a fun quiche.
Have a blessed day,
Ginny
Aimee
Gorgeous photos! This looks delish 🙂
Melissa@IWasBornToCook
This is beautiful! Love the use of zucchini with it. Yum!
Vanderbilt Wife
That’s so gorgeous! A beautiful end-of-summer dish to take somewhere. I’ll have to think of somewhere to take it!
Winnie
Wow what a gorgeous quiche! I’d love a slice for breakfast right now 🙂
Kitchen Belleicious
Oh my friend this looks incredible. I am totally hooked on tomato tarts and quiches right now. I made one last week with onions and cornmeal myself. I loved that you paired the tomatoes with the zucchini! Brilliant and the colors are so enticing! Love it
Rosa
A beautiful quiche! Really mouthwatering.
Cheers,
Rosa