Vegetable Quiche

Decreasing the fat and egg content makes this a little healthier, as does adding a variety of vegetables. The seasonings make this anything but bland. A great idea for brunch or a side dish! My husband could not stop eating this.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk baking mix
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 zucchini, peeled and grated
• 1 yellow squash, peeled and grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix eggs, zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, green onion, baking mix, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into onion mixture. Spread vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 35 minutes.