Guest Recipe: DL and her Hen's Eggs Quiche

This is my friend, DL's Quiche Recipe. 

 

She says, "I am focused on using all the eggs our hens produce so have included a quiche recipe that is easy and delicious."

 

DL and her Hen's Eggs Quiche

 

 

Ingredients:

 

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 medium onion, diced (about 1/3 to 1/2 a cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bunches of broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 Jumbo Eggs or 4 Large Eggs
1 cup milk of choice (I used plain Almond Milk or Soy Milk)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

 

 

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  
• Use premade crust to keep things simple. A deep dish pie crust works best as the recipe makes enough to fill a large pie crust.
• In medium saucepan, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil over and warm up on medium heat.
• Once warmed, add diced onions (I don't include onions) and cook until just starting to turn translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and let cook for one minute longer.
• Add diced broccoli, a simple twist of salt and a sprinkle of pepper and cook until bright green about 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let rest.
• While the above is resting, whisk together eggs, milk and spices: 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, paprika, and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and red pepper flakes in a small bowl or directly in your measuring cup if you like to save on dirty dishes.
• Add the sautéed broccoli, onions, and garlic to the prepared quiche crust.
• Top with 3/4 a cup of sharp cheddar cheese. I always buy a block of cheese and shred it myself because I think it makes a difference, but then again, I’m a cheese snob.
• Pour egg and milk mixture over top. It’s perfectly ok if the liquid mixture doesn’t completely cover the broccoli. In fact, the broccoli poking out the top will get nice and crispy and might just be your favorite part.
  
• Put in 350 degree oven and bake until top just starts to turn golden brown, about 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven and enjoy.