Swiss Chard and Mozzarella Quiche in Zucchini Crust

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 0
Swiss Chard and Mozzarella Quiche in Zucchini Crust
in Quiche

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary , leaves finely chopped
5 leaves Swiss chard including stems , roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
5 fresh basil leaves , roughly chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
6 1-inch fresh mozzarella balls , quartered
1 large zucchini
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
275
Sugar
4g
Fat
16g
This Swiss Chard and Mozzarella Quiche in Zucchini Crust features fresh, healthy ingredients and packs a big punch in terms of flavor. The zucchini crust is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pie crust, and the combination of Swiss chard and mozzarella provides a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. This dish is perfect for brunch or lunch, and its beautiful presentation makes it a great choice for dinner parties. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of greens and can easily be made in advance for a quick and easy meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
2.Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and rosemary, cook for one minute.
3.Add the Swiss chard and cook until tender, about five minutes. Stir in the tarragon, basil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
4.Grate the zucchini and squeeze out the excess liquid. Mix together with the bread crumbs and butter.
5.Press the zucchini mixture into the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
6.Layer the cooked chard mixture on top of the zucchini crust.
7.Whisk together the eggs and milk.
8.Pour over the chard mixture in the pie plate.
9.Arrange the quartered mozzarella balls on top of the quiche mixture.
10.Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown on top.

PROS

This quiche is a great way to get your daily dose of greens, and the zucchini crust is a healthy alternative to traditional pie crust.

It is also vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

The quiche is slightly more time-consuming to make than some other dishes, but the reward is delicious and healthy.

The use of fresh ingredients may make this dish slightly more costly than some other meals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss chard is a great source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as fiber and potassium.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in fiber. It is also packed with vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.
Mozzarella cheese is a great source of protein and calcium.

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