Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 11⁄2 cups small broccoli fl orets
• 1 frozen pie shell, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan
• 4 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 medium tomato, cut into 5 slices
• 4 pimiento slices, optional
• Butter- flavored nonstick cooking spray, optional

Cooking Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and tilt the skillet to coat the bottom.
3. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, and black pepper and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Combine the broccoli and 2 tablespoons water in a micro wave- safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and micro wave on high for 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain well and transfer the broccoli to the pie shell. 
5. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the broccoli. Top with the onion mixture.
6. Combine the eggs and mayonnaise in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. 
7. Pour over the onion mixture and arrange the tomato slices and pimientos, if using, on top.
8. Lightly coat the top with butter- flavored nonstick cooking spray, if desired. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the crust is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.