Broccoli and Provolone Quiche Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

3 cups broccoli florets

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

¼ 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

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.