Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 lb cremini mushroom (or your favorite mushrooms)
• 1 onion
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 zucchini or 1 small eggplant
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 2 roasted peppers
• 2-3 ounces goat cheese
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 pinch sea salt (or kosher salt)
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• pepper
• 1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.

2. 2

   Clean and chop all vegetables to bite size pieces.

3. 3

   In a large skillet over medium heat saute the onions in half of the olive oil or butter until translucent. Stir in mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes longer, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a seperate skillet saute the zucchini and asparagus in the remaining oil or butter (1 tablespoon). Cook until tender. When vegetables have cooled squeeze out all excess moisture.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl beat eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper and half and half together.

6. 6

   In a partially baked 9-inch pie crust or crust fitted in a quiche pan, spread onion/mushroom mixture on bottom of crust, then add asparagus/zucchini mixture and then the goat cheese. Finally pour in the egg mixture.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-35 minutes or until cooked and top is set.

8. 8

   Place quiche under broiler very briefly to brown.