Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

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Shredded sweet potato creates a low-carb crust for this healthier quiche recipe. A classic broccoli and Cheddar filling makes this brunch classic an instant crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 quiche

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3 ¼ cups shredded sweet potato (about 1 large)

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon pepper

Filling

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 3 tablespoons chopped shallots

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon sour cream

  • 1 cup low-fat milk

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. To prepare crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray. Stir sweet potato, 1 egg, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in a medium bowl. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake until the crust is set and beginning to brown around the edges, about 25 minutes.

  2. To prepare filling and bake quiche: Evenly scatter broccoli, Cheddar and shallots over the crust. Whisk eggs and sour cream in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk in milk, salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the other filling ingredients. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake the quiche until the filling is set in the center and beginning to brown slightly, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

182 Calories
10g Fat
11g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 182
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Vitamin A 7041IU 141%
Vitamin C 28mg 32%
Folate 46mcg 12%
Sodium 412mg 18%
Calcium 216mg 17%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 372mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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