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Slice of Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche in a brown plate.

Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche

This Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche is a great meatless option to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 925 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Red Onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Medium Zucchinis, sliced into rounds
  • 1 ½ cups Spinach
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme, fresh
  • 1 cup Parmesan, shredded
  • 6 Eggs, large
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
  • 8 Phyllo Sheets, thawed Store-bought

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 10" springform pan. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.  Add zucchini rounds in a single layer in bottom of skillet. Sautee until they start to brown. Flip zucchini rounds and cook on other side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of butter to skillet. Once melted, add onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sautee 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and spinach to skillet. Sautee until spinach begins to wilt. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in ¾ cups of shredded parmesan and thyme.
  • Drape layers of phyllo pastry over baking pan, gently pressing it into the corners, leaving a few centimeters overhanging.
  • Layer sauteed vegetables over the pastry base, reserving a small amount for quiche topping.
  • Gently pour egg mixture over layered vegetables. Top with remaining vegetables and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and let quiche rest 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 925kcalCarbohydrates: 124gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1342mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1385IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 8mg
Keyword brunch, Eggs, Quiche, Vegetarian
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