Zucchini and Tomato Quiche
Source of Recipe
DIYNET Lifestyles and Family-Recipes
Recipe Introduction
There is a crust recipe here. You can also use a store bought crust to save time.
List of Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
1 cup, plus two tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 stick of chilled butter
3 tbls. cold water
Preparation:
Put flour in mixing bowl. Cut the butter into pieces and add to flour.Blend the two with a fork or pastry blender. Add the cold water and use your hand to work it into the dough. Refrigerate for at least 30 min. to an hour.
Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for a few minutes. Place it between two pieces of waxed paper that has been lightly dusted with flour. Flatten the dough with a rolling pin, working from the center out. Remove one side of the paper and roll the dough onto the rolling pin before peeling off onto the baking dish. Then contour the dough on the sides and bottom to fit dish.
Filling Ingredients:
Small amt. of olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 med. sized zucchini, blanched, drained and sliced
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 sprig chervil
2 basil leaves
1 sprg cilantroRecipe
Crust as above.
Saute the garlic, onion and zucchini in small amt. of olive oil for about five min.
Arrange the sauteed mixture on top of pastry dough, and cover with a layer of tomato slices.
Slightly beat two eggs and combine with milk and cream. Add the salt, pepper, and herbs to taste. Pour over the vegetable mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 min.
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