Springtime Quiche

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Preparation facts

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Paté Brisée

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

3 Tbs butter

4 Tbs cold water

Filling

1/2 cup diced shallots

1 cup shredded spinach

1/2 cup shredded arugula

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 Tbs olive oil

3/4 cup 2% milk

3/4 cup half and half

2 whole eggs

2 egg whites

3/4 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp ground or grated nutmeg

1 tsp minced lemon peel

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Mix well. Using a pastry cutter, blend in butter until mixture is crumbly and pea-sized. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time and mix gently and briefly with a fork after each addition. Mixture should begin to bind together after the last tablespoon of water is added. If too dry, add 1 more tablespoon water. Gather mixture into a ball and let rest for 5 minutes in the refrigerator.

Lightly flour a flat surface and roll dough into a large circle, 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Gently press into a 9" pie pan and flute edges. Bake for 10 minutes or until crust is just beginning to turn golden brown.

In a large sauté pan, sauté shallots, spinach, arugula and mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine milk, half and half and eggs and beat until well combined. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, lemon peel, cheeses, bread crumbs and sautéed vegetables.

Pour into baked pie shell and bake for 30 minutes or until filling is set. A knife inserted in the center will come out clean. Let cool slightly and cut into 8 slices.

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Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 230
Calories from Fat 112 (49%)
% Daily Value*
20%Total Fat 13g
32%Cholesterol 97mg
21%Sodium 509mg
7%Total Carbohydrate 20g
8%Dietary Fiber 2g
22%Protein 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.