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VEGETARIAN QUICHE 02/25/10

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
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 or margarine
1/4 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

Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. (Do not prick pie shell bottom). Bake at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Take pastry out of oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.

In a 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 bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk and cheese, mixing well. Carefully pour over the vegetables.

Bake 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into slices. Yields 6 servings.