Veggie Quiche

 

Delicious quiche for Sunday brunch, served with sausages & fruit

 

 

Veggie Quiche

 

Place homemade or packaged pie crust in quiche pan and bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 5 minutes.  Remove and cool.

 

Prepare Quiche:

 

1.  Saute one small onion in 3 tablespoons butter.  Add one tablespoon flour and whisk over medium   heat; slowly add 1/2 cup milk and whisk together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until smooth and beginning to thicken a bit.

 

2.  Remove pan from stove and stir in 3/4 tsp. salt, four grinds of pepper, 1 sprig of thyme leaves, 2 sprigs of snipped parsley, and four tiny snipped basil leaves. 

 

3.  Dice one medium tomato and drain juices; stir into mixture. 

 

4.  Whisk four eggs and add to mixture; whisk in 1/2 cup half & half.

 

5.  Stir in 3/4 cup finely grated cheddar cheese.

 

6.  Pour mixture into crust; bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

 

Vegetables, herbs and cheeses of your choice can be substituted according to individual tastes and availability of fresh ingredients