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Veggie Couscous Quiche

Veggie Couscous Quiche
Tomato, green onions and broccoli bring red and green color to this sunrise specialty, giving it Christmasy flair. It also gets an interesting taste twist from nutmeg.—Julie Kirkpatrick, Billings, Montana
6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 2 cups cooked couscous, cooled
  • 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • FILLING:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 can (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg and onion salt. Add couscous and cheese;
  • stir until blended. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a
  • greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes.
  • For filling, in a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the
  • broccoli, mushrooms, 1/2 cup cheese and nutmeg. Pour into crust.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center
  • comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle with tomato, onions and remaining cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes
  • longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before
© Taste of Home 2013

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Veggie Couscous Quiche (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • cutting. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 281 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 217 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
© Taste of Home 2013