Beet and Basil Quiche
- 3 whole Small Beets
- 2 whole Shallots
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Packed Fresh Basil
- 1/2 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 4 whole Eggs
- 1- 1/4 cup Fat-free Evaporated Milk
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1 whole Pie Crust
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cut off the tops and small root ends of the beets.
- Boil them for 20 minutes in enough water to cover them, until soft all the way through.
- While the beets boil, chop the shallots, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the basil.
- Place in a large bowl with both cheeses.
- In a medium bowl beat the eggs, and then stir in the evaporated milk and salt.
- Once the beets are cooked, let them cool for a few minutes.
- Peel off the skin of the beets.
- Chop the beets into pieces no bigger than 1/2-inch by 1/2-inch.
- Add them to the bowl with the cheese and basil, etc.
- Mix the contents of the bowl.
- Roll out your pie dough and place it in a greased pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then remove it from the oven.
- Add the beets and basil mixture to the pie crust and spread evenly.
- Then, pour the egg mixture on top of the beets.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for another 20 minutes, until the eggs have set and the top has browned slightly.
- Enjoy!
beets, shallots, garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pie crust
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/beet-and-basil-quiche/ (may not work)