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Now you are  in healthy broccoli quiche recipe. I wanted to make a gluten free quiche and not attempt a pastry crust with gluten free flour so the potato crust is a good option.  It is also lower in fat than the pastry.  You could substitute other vegetables and add cooked chicken if desired.

Ingredients: Healthy Broccoli Quiche Recipe

Crust:

• 3 cups grated potato
• ¼ cup grated red onion
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

Filling:

• 3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped in bite size pieces.
• 3 green onion, chopped
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 eggs
• ¾ cup milk (or half and half cream for richer flavor)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• pinch of cayenne

Directions:

• Grate the potatoes into a colander, add ½ tsp of salt and let drain for 10 minutes
• Squeeze out the excess moisture from the potatoes and combine with the grated red onion and the egg.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a greased 9” pie plate.
• Brush with melted butter.
• Bake the crust for 20 minutes at 425F or until lightly browned.
• Reduce heat to 350F.
• Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes, drain and refresh in ice water to maintain the green color.
• Sprinkle the broccoli, green onion and cheese in the crust.
• Beat the eggs with the milk or cream, salt, pepper and cayenne and pour over the broccoli.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Note:  Substitute frozen hash browns for the grated potatoes as a shortcut.

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