Savory Bell Pepper Quiche Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Flaky pastry
- 1 lg. onion, sliced
- 2 med. green peppers
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 Large eggs
- 1/2 c. grated cheese
- 2 med. red peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dry basil leaves
- 1 c. half and half
Directions
- PASTRY: Combine 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cut in 1/3 c. butter and 2 Tbsp. lard till mix forms coarse crumbs. Beat 1 egg slightly and add in to flour mix. Stir with fork till pastry clings together. Shape into a ball. Roll out on floured surface to match the pan.
- Line a quiche pan with pastry, trimming the edge flush with rim. Wash peppers, cut in halves, remove seeds. Saute/fry peppers and onion in butter till soft but not browned. Remove from heat. Add in garlic and basil leaves. Prebake pie shell for about 10 min in preheated oven at 400 degrees. Spread pepper mix proportionately in quiche pastry. Beat Large eggs and half and half. Add in grated cheese. Pour mix over peppers. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 min till filling is set and top is nicely browned. Let stand a few min before starting to cut into wedges.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 266g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 333 | |
| Calories from Fat 219 | 66% |
| Total Fat 24.78g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 13.31g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 224mg | 75% |
| Sodium 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium 411mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 15.1g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 5.24g | 3% |
| Protein 13.61g | 22% |
