Broccoli Polenta Quiche Recipe
- 9 x inch Whole-Wheat Pie Shell (see separate recipe)
- 2 1/2 c. broccoli florets
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lrg onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 c. regular or possibly low-fat lowfat milk
- 1/3 c. fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (6 ounce.)
- 1 lrg egg
- 1 lrg egg white, lightly beaten (reserve yolk for pie shell)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 SERVINGS OVO-LACTO
- Here's a way to make a great-tasting quiche with fewer Large eggs.
- The filling is bound with a quick-cooked version of polenta, that firms things up nicely and adds much in the way of flavor and texture.
- Broccoli and onions make a delicious filling, but any steamed vegetable works equally well.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Prepare, bake and cold pie shell as directed.
- Keep oven on.
- Meanwhile, in large saucepan fitted with steamer basket, bring 2 inches water to a boil.
- Add in broccoli; cover and cook till just tender, about 4 min.
- Set aside to cold.
- In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add in onion and cook, stirring often, till softened, about 5 min.
- Remove from heat; set aside.
- In small saucepan, whisk together lowfat milk and cornmeal.
- Bring to a very slow boil over medium heat, whisking often.
- When mix starts to thicken, reduce heat to very low and cook, whisking constantly, till medium-thick, about 5 min.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, half at a time.
- Cold briefly, then whisk in egg, egg white, mustard, basil and salt.
- Add in sauteed onion and mix well.
- Arrange broccoli in cooled pie shell.
- Scrape cornmeal mix over broccoli and smooth with spoon, wiggling spoon so mix settles.
- Bake till quiche is golden, about 40 min.
- Transfer to wire rack and cold at least 20 min before cutting into wedges.
- Serve hot.
pie shell, broccoli florets, extra virgin olive oil, onion, regular, yellow cornmeal, cheddar cheese, egg, egg, mustard, basil, salt
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/broccoli-polenta-quiche-92879 (may not work)