Mushroom and Artichoke Quiche with Red Pepper Puree #SundaySupper

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About a year ago we decided that we had entirely too much meat in our diet and began eating meatless meals at least twice a week.  Since that time we’ve added a third meatless meal most weeks.  Initially I had difficulty looking past pasta for my meatless meals but we’ve found a world of delicious meatless dishes.  We now enjoy pasta, quiche, bean burritos, black bean burgers, tofu, and many other meatless dishes.

My husband recently bought me a subscription to Vegetarian Times and I’ve found many of our recent dinners in this magazine.  I saw a great vegetarian frittata but unfortunately for me I don’t have a skillet that is oven safe so I had to make it in a pie pan.  Then my husband decided he wanted a crust on this dish so it turned out as more of a quiche then a frittata but it was still delicious.  The quiche is fluffy and light with great flavor from the vegetables and herbs.  The real star of this dish is the red pepper puree.  It brightens the dish in both color and flavor.

This week #SundaySupper is all about budget recipes and I find that cooking vegetarian several times a week is definitely a way to save money in my budget.  The cost of this quiche is under $10 and easily feeds 4.

Mushroom and Artichoke Quiche with Red Pepper Puree (adapted from Vegetarian Times -November 2012)
1 refrigerated pie crust dough
1 (6 oz) jar of oil marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1/2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 t. salt
8 eggs (or 2 cups of Eggbeaters)
1 t. tarragon
1 t. oregano
1 t. black pepper
1/4 c. grated Parmesan or Romano Pecorino
1 (15 oz) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained

1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2.  Place the pie crust dough in a pie pan.  Crimp the edges and set aside.

3.  Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.  Heat over medium high heat and add in the mushrooms, onions, and salt.  Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the mushrooms have browned.

4.  Dice the artichokes into quarters and add to the skillet along with the garlic.  Cook for 3-4 minutes.  Remove from heat.

5.  In a large bowl beat the eggs together.  Whisk in the tarragon, oregano, black pepper, and cheese.

6.  Spread half of the mushroom mixture in the bottom of the pie pan.  Pour the egg mixture over top.  Place the remaining mushroom mixture on top.

7.  Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the center of the quiche has set.  Cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

8.  Meanwhile, place the roasted red peppers in a food processor and process until smooth.  Season with salt and pepper.

9.  Cut the quiche into wedges and serve topped with 1 tablespoon of red pepper puree.

Starters, Soups, and Salads

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Main

• Salmon Lasagna from Blueberries and Blessings
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• Mushroom and Artichoke Quiche with Red Pepper Puree from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pasta Carbonara from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• San Francisco Special Breakfast Burritos from Gourmet Drizzles
• Chicken Divan from Simply Gourmet
• Chicken and Brown Rice with Veggies and Mushrooms from Daily Dish Recipes
• The Cod Puffs War  {Duelo de Buñuelos de Bacalao} from My Cute Bride
• From the Pantry Peanut Noodles from Supper for a Steal
• Pasta Puttanesca from Juanita’s Cocina
• Hawaiian Grilled Cheese from Home Cooking Memories
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas from I Run For Wine
• Browned Butter Pasta with Collards from Momma’s Meals
• Turkey and Acini Di Pepe Skillet from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Golden State Gourmet from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas from Chocolate Moosey
• Tonkatsu {Pork Cutlet} from Damn Delicious
• Tarka Dal {Spicy Curry Lentils} from Food Lust People Love
• Kung Pao Tofu from Ninja Baking
• Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Four-Cheese Risotto with Turkey Italian Sausage from The Weekend Gourmet
• Chicken with Sauteed Asparagus and Lemons from The Lovely Pantry
• Salvage-Your-Vegetables Frittata from Daddy Knows Less

Sides

• English Baked Beans from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Southern-style Black-eyed Peas from Magnolia Days
• Classic Macaroni and Cheese from The Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
• Baked Beans from What Smells So Good?
• Hearts of Palm Mix Rice from Basic N Delicious

Drinks and Desserts

• Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Frappe from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Portuguese Rice Pudding  {Arroz Doce} from Family Foodie

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