Savory Pumpkin Quiche
Posted by Everything Pumpkin on October 24, 2011
Makes 1 8-inch pie
Who says pumpkin pie has to be sweet? This simple recipe for a savory pumpkin quiche goes together in no time and makes a perfect brunch or supper served with whole-grain bread and a tossed salad. Enjoy!
Ingredient List
- 1/2 cup low-fat Gruyère cheese
- 1 frozen 9-inch prepared whole wheat piecrust
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin purée
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Sprinkle cheese over bottom of piecrust.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Blend in pumpkin. Pour mixture over cheese in crust.
- Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F, and bake 45 to 50 minutes more, or until pie filling has set and tip of knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serves 6 – Vegetarian Times
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