Winter Vegetable Kale and Butternut Squash Quiche Recipe
This Winter Vegetable Quiche is a cozy, flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Featuring a buttery pre-made pie crust filled with sautéed kale, butternut squash, mushrooms, and onions, it's combined with a creamy egg and milk mixture and topped with melted cheese, creating a comforting and delicious savory pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 cup diced butternut squash
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onion
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, and diced butternut squash until they become tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Kale: Stir in the chopped kale and cook until wilted, roughly 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Quiche: Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the pre-made pie crust placed in a pie dish. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the assembled quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving to let it set properly.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach for kale if preferred.
- Use half-and-half instead of milk for a richer texture.
- Feel free to use any cheese that melts well, like Gruyère or mozzarella.
- Pre-cooked butternut squash can be used to reduce sautéing time.
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the egg mixture.
