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vegetarian Recipe: Squash-Leek Quiche

This quiche made with squash and leeks and topped with cheese is a simple yet elegant main course. Serve it with salad and rice or quinoa pilaf for a satisfying meal.

Yield 6 servings
Time 50 minutes
Tools
  • knife
  • spoon
  • baking dish
  • rolling pin
  • 10-in pie plate
  • large frying pan or wok
  • wooden spoon
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • potato masher
Ingredients
  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 large squash*
  • 1 T butter
  • 2 medium or one large leek, cleaned and chopped
  • ¼ c sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ¼ c pine nuts
  • ½ c cheddar cheese, grated
Directions Preheat oven to 425. Cut the squash in half, scoop out seeds, and then cut the halves into 1-inch pieces. Place in baking dish with ½ an inch of water. Bake until soft, 45-60 minutes.

Meanwhile, roll out pie crust and arrange in pie plate. Poke all over with a fork.

Melt butter, add leeks, and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes.

Beat together eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper.

When the squash is done, remove from oven and lower heat to 350. Transfer squash to the large bowl and mash, then beat in the egg mixture, then stir in leeks. Pour into pie crust and sprinkle with pine nuts and cheese.

Bake until firm and golden, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

Notes *Butternut is perfect for this quiche, though I managed to make a decent one with spaghetti squash.
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