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Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pillsbury 9-inch pie crust, refrigerated
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup red onions, chopped
  • 10-ounces frozen chopped broccoli, defrosted and well-drained
  • 1-¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg white
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. table salt, or more to taste
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground, or more to taste
  • 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chopped dill

Instructions
 

To prepare the pie crust:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Press pie crust into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch, removable-bottom tart pan or a 9-inch pie pan; refrigerate until ready to use.

To prepare the filling:

  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli to the onions; continue to sauté, stirring often, for an additional 5 - 7 minutes, until broccoli is soft but not mushy.
  • Transfer onion and broccoli to a large bowl and add ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, egg whites, mustard and oregano; salt and pepper to taste.

To prepare the quiche for baking:

  • Spoon mixture into prepared crust and level surface with a wooden spoon; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped dill.
  • Bake until a knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.

Make-ahead broccoli and cheddar quiche:

  • After assembling the quiche, cover it first with plastic wrap and then foil.
  • Seal the edges tightly and carefully transfer it to the freezer; be careful to not slosh the unbaked quiche before it can freeze.
  • When ready to bake, pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
  • Remove the quiche from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap and foil.
  • Loosely wrap the foil (or use a pie crust protector shield) around the edges of the crust to prevent over browning or burning.
  • Place quiche in the pre-heated oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour; ovens vary, so do check to ensure the quiche is cooked; a toothpick inserted in the middle of the quiche which comes out clean inciates the quiches is done.