In the summer (especially with all the zucchini) we make a lot of quiches! I will even venture to say that they pop up often in the autumn/winter to be used with spinach, kale or any other leftover produce. To make meal time easier for the homemaker, I have put together a little printable quiche recipe kit.
“With enough butter, anything is good.”
~ Julia Child
There are many quiche recipes out there, but my go-to is comprised of:
-- 6 tbsp. butter (or oil)
-- 8 c. thinly sliced produce (summer squashes, kale, spinach, chard, etc.)
-- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
-- 5 large eggs
-- dried spices (this we will make into a ready-made mix)
-- 4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (you can mix and match your own cheeses)
NOTE: This recipe makes one 13x9-inch quiche or 2-round pie plates (reduce the recipe in half to make an 8x8-inch or one round pie plate). You can make this crustless (aka low carb or gluten-free) or you can prepare a pie crust (this is an easy pie crust recipe) and pour contents inside.
“It is hard to imagine a civilization without onions.”
~ Julia Child
By preparing one of the components ahead of time (the spice mix), it makes for an easy meal.
Simple sauté 8 cups of thinly sliced produce (my favorite is zucchini) ** with one large onion (also thinly sliced).
** If using greens in this recipe, I will sauté the onion until tender and then add in the kale, spinach or chard until just wilted together. If using broccoli (or a vegetable just as "hard"), I would steam it until tender and then add into the sautéed onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and 3 scant tablespoons of the quiche seasoning mix (recipe to follow). Add the slightly cooled sautéed vegetables with the cheese and egg mixture. Pour into a 13x9 inch casserole dish and bake for 400 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 30-40 minutes (or until golden brown and set on top). Or, prepare a pie crust and pour contents inside and bake as normal.
The key to making this easier is the make-ahead seasoning mix and a basic recipe (which I taped to the inside of my cupboard for convenience).
For the seasoning mix, stir together and place in a (wide-mouth) pint jar the following:
- 13 tbsp. dried parsley
- 3 tbsp. salt (I use the pink mineral salt)
- 3 tbsp. garlic powder
- 3 tbsp. dried basil
- 3 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tbsp. ground pepper
Now, you simply print out the RECIPE KIT, make the seasoning mix and keep your recipe handy for all your quiche making needs. Hopefully this all makes sense?
Happy homemaking!
❤ JES
