Broccoli And Provolone Quiche

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1 pint heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place a steamer basket in a medium saucepan filled with about 1 inch of water. place broccoli in the steamer basket, and bring water to a boil. cover, and steam 5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but firm.
• heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute garlic and onion until tender. mix in the broccoli, and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes. season with red pepper flakes. transfer to the pie crust.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, and heavy cream. pour over the broccoli mixture in the pie crust. season with salt and pepper. top with provolone.
• bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.