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Roasted Red Pepper and Leek Quiche Recipe

Roasted Red Pepper and Leek Quiche Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell
2 egg yolks
4 egg whites
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
4 1/2 oz roasted red peppers, chopped
1 (1 7/8 oz) packet knorr leek mix
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup skim milk
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tbsp romano cheese, shredded (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the pie shell on a cookie sheet for filling. Heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Add onions and sauté until soft. Set aside to cool.
Empty soup mix in separate bowl and add milk and half & half. Whisk the eggs and egg whites until smooth, add to soup/milk mixture. Add white pepper, nutmeg and cayenne if using.
Spread cooled onions in pie shell, cover with 1/2 C of the shredded cheese. Layer the red pepper on top of the cheese. Cover with the remaining cheese. Pour soup/egg mixture on top.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Turn oven down to 300 degrees F and bake an additional 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.77 Kcal (1205 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.58g	27%
Cholesterol	86.22mg	29%
Sodium	428.92mg	18%
Potassium	223.51mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.51g	6%
Sugars	2.82g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	15.34g	31%
Vitamin C	18mg	30%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	315.7mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.82 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.58g	27%
Cholesterol	46.99mg	29%
Sodium	233.74mg	18%
Potassium	121.8mg	5%
Total Carbs	9g	6%
Sugars	1.53g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	5%
Protein	8.36g	31%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	30%
Iron	2.5mg	25%
Calcium	172.1mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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