Best 5 Veggie Couscous Quiche Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: Veggie Couscous Quiche, a Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary adventure with the irresistible Veggie Couscous Quiche, a tantalizing dish that harmonizes the earthy notes of couscous with a medley of vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy, golden-brown custard. This delectable quiche boasts a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a perfect centerpiece for any brunch, lunch, or dinner gathering. Discover the art of crafting this savory masterpiece with our step-by-step guide, complete with variations and serving suggestions to elevate your quiche-making skills.

**Variations:**

- **Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Quiche:** Elevate the veggie medley with roasted red peppers and tender spinach, adding a burst of color and a touch of tangy sweetness.

- **Cheesy Leek and Mushroom Quiche:** Indulge in a decadent twist by incorporating sautéed leeks and earthy mushrooms, creating a savory and aromatic filling.

- **Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche:** Experience a Mediterranean twist with sun-dried tomatoes and creamy goat cheese, adding a tangy and nutty dimension to the quiche.

**Serving Suggestions:**

- **Fresh Herb Salad:** Complement the richness of the quiche with a refreshing salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing.

- **Roasted Vegetables:** Pair the quiche with a medley of roasted vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and zucchini for a colorful and nutritious side dish.

- **Fruit Compote:** Serve a dollop of homemade fruit compote, such as strawberry or blueberry, alongside the quiche for a sweet and tangy contrast.

Embark on your culinary adventure today and experience the delight of the Veggie Couscous Quiche, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LOADED VEGETARIAN QUICHE



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Trying out this combination of quiche recipes.

Provided by Kurt

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped zucchini
1 large tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake pie crust in preheated oven until firm, about 8 minutes. Remove crust from oven and set aside. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini in hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  • Sprinkle tomato slices with flour and basil; cook in the skillet for 1 minute per side.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese in the bottom of pie crust. Layer vegetable mixture over the cheese and top with the tomatoes. Pour egg mixture into pie shell. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese atop the quiche.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGGIE COUSCOUS



Veggie Couscous image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, yellow squash, and zucchini and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cranberries and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover with a tight fitting lid, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and fluff with a fork. The couscous can be served hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 zucchini, diced
1/4 yellow squash, diced
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 /3 palm full
2 1/4 cups couscous
1 vine ripe plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons each chopped cilantro and flat-leaf parsley
Mediterranean flat bread, for passing

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauce pot over medium high heat. Add oil, bay leaf, onion, zucchini and yellow squash to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, 7 or 8 minutes. Add pumpkin and broth to the pan and stir to combine. Add cumin and coriander. Bring broth to a boil. Add couscous to the broth, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid from the pot and fluff couscous with a fork. Remove bay from the pan, add finely chopped tomato, cilantro and parsley, toss again with fork to combine and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with warm Mediterranean flat breads.

SEVEN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS



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Seven-vegetable couscous is a well-known offering at Sephardic Jewish New Year celebrations, but since it's a bountiful, colorful tribute to the harvest, it makes a great meat-free main dish for Thanksgiving as well. Despite the long ingredient list, it's as easy as can be to make.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup finely shredded white cabbage
1 medium turnip, peeled and diced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 15- to 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
2 teaspoons grated fresh or jarred ginger, or more, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Dried hot red pepper flakes, to taste, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup golden raisins (for garnish)
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley (for garnish)
Sliced or slivered toasted almonds (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the couscous and 3 cups boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Cover and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the margarine, turmeric and salt. Cover and set aside.
  • For the vegetable stew, heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Stir in cabbage and sauté until both it and the onion are lightly golden.
  • Add the remaining stew ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water as needed to produce a moist, but not soupy, consistency. The vegetables should be just tender, but still firm.
  • To serve, arrange the couscous on the outer edge of a large serving platter and make a well in the center. Pour the vegetable mixture in the center, then sprinkle with the garnishes, topping with sliced or slivered toasted almonds. Let each guest place a mound of couscous on his or her dinner plate and top it with the vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 518 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the perfect quiche crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. This will give the crust a flaky and flavorful texture.
  • When preparing the vegetables, make sure to cut them into small, even pieces. This will ensure that they cook evenly throughout the quiche.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese are both excellent choices.
  • When adding the eggs and milk to the quiche filling, whisk them together until they are well combined. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Bake the quiche until the center is set and the top is golden brown. This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the quiche from falling apart.

Conclusion:

The veggie couscous quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its flaky crust, tender-crisp vegetables, and cheesy filling, this quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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