Zesty Garden Veggie Quiche
A savory quiche filled with roasted zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, finished with a tangy goat cheese and thyme filling. This french-inspired quick meals (vegetarian) ready in about 70 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, salt, cold cubed butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold cubed butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter to blend until coarse crumbs form. Add 2 tbsp ice-cold water and mix until dough comes together. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Roll out dough on a floured surface and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim edges and prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, goat cheese, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Pour into the prebaked crust. Top with the roasted vegetables. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and golden. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Zesty Garden Veggie Quiche take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Zesty Garden Veggie Quiche?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Zesty Garden Veggie Quiche?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Zesty Garden Veggie Quiche for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Zesty Garden Veggie Quiche vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
