Kripalu Recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche with Quinoa Crust

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Ingredients

  • Makes one 9×13-inch quiche; serves 6–9
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 4 cups medium-sized broccoli florets
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Rinse the quinoa well and set aside

Preparation

Step 1

Makes one 9×13-inch quiche; serves 6–9

Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until onion begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the broccoli and sauté for 1 minute, then turn off heat. Broccoli should still be crunchy. Cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread out evenly.

Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the vegetable mixture.

Combine the eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and rinsed quinoa in a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour immediately over the cheese-topped vegetable mixture.

I made it this morning and turned out so beautiful and tasty! The quinoa did not sink to the bottom but it added a hearty bite. Will make again – thank you!