Easy Vegetarian Broccoli Quiche is a budget-friendly mix-and-bake recipe for a savory vegetarian broccoli pie with only 6 pantry ingredients.
About this recipe…
This broccoli quiche is the perfect choice for a quick, light dairy meal or side dish.
Just mix, pour, and bake!
It makes a terrific budget-friendly lunch for work or school or an easy dinner after a busy day.
This quiche keeps well in the refrigerator and can be served cold or warmed up.
Need a light dish for a potluck? This dish is a crowd-pleasing, shareable option!
Some useful cooking terms
What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?
When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking though).
The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it.
Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.
Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.
What does it mean when a recipe says that an ingredient is “optional”?
If an ingredient is “optional,” it means that you can add it in or not based on your own preference. An optional ingredient can be flavor-related (i.e., salty, sweet, spicy, etc.), appearance-related (garnish), or even something like nuts or chocolate chips in baking.
What does “savory” mean?
“Savory” refers to foods that are not sweet, such as foods that taste salty, spicy, or herbal.
What does it mean to “bake”?
Baking is cooking with dry heat in an enclosed space at a temperature that’s under 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
What does it mean to “chop”?
To chop means to cut into small (bite-size) pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I make this broccoli quiche ahead of time?
Yes, this quiche is perfect for meal prep. You can bake it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. It holds its shape well and is excellent for a quick grab-and-go lunch.
Should I serve this quiche hot or cold?
This quiche is incredibly versatile. It is delicious served warm straight from the oven, but it is also very popular served at room temperature or chilled. This makes it a great choice for potlucks, picnics, or school and work lunches.
Is this broccoli quiche a vegetarian dish?
Yes, this is a vegetarian recipe. It is a fantastic option for a light dairy meal or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at any event.
Can I add other vegetables to this quiche?
Absolutely. This 6-ingredient base is very versatile. Feel free to stir in sautéed spinach, diced bell peppers, or shredded carrots to suit your preference. Note that the cauliflower used in this recipe is frozen, so it’s already precooked, so whatever vegetables you want to add should also be precooked.
Do I need a special pan to make this?
No, a standard pie or casserole dish or a square baking pan works perfectly for this “mix and bake” recipe. Just grease the pan well to ensure easy serving.
Can I freeze this broccoli quiche?
Yes, you can freeze it. Once the quiche has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. When you are ready to eat it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and warm it up in the oven or toaster oven.
Some unusual cooking measurements:
Drop – ¹/₆₄ teaspoon (or less—it’s however a literal drop that comes out)
Smidgen – ¹/₃₂ teaspoon
Pinch – ¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon (what you can grab between your finger and thumb)
Dash – ⅛ teaspoon (what comes out when you shake out of a shaker or bottle)
Tad – ¼ teaspoon
Dollop—a glob on a spoon (like with mayonnaise or ice cream)
Scant—a scant cup is almost a cup, just below the line.
Heaping—above the line of the spoon (teaspoon, tablespoon)
A Little About Broccoli
Broccoli is part of a group called “cole” crops, which also includes Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and collard greens.
It began growing in the Mediterranean over 1500 years ago and was grown in the Roman Empire. By the 18th century, it had spread throughout Europe and was brought to North America by Italian immigrants sometime in the 19th century.
Broccoli is considered to be a healthy vegetable. It contains vitamins, nutrients, and fiber, and it is low in calories!
A little about eggs
For many years eggs were considered a source of high cholesterol and a possible cause of heart disease, and people were warned against them and recommended to have only a few per week in their diets.
It is true that one large egg yolk has 200 mg of cholesterol. However, the additional nutrients that eggs contain may actually help LOWER the risk of heart disease by raising the “good” cholesterol in one’s body.
Eggs are high in protein and filling but low in calories. They have nutritional value and contain a large variety of vitamins as well as some antioxidants.
The color of the yolk depends on the diet of the hen, and different types of chickens may lay different colored eggs; white or brownish.
Egg white consists primarily of approximately 90 percent water and contains almost no fat or carbohydrates.
The yolk of a new egg is firm, but then it absorbs water from the egg white, which causes it to increase in size and become loose.
You may be surprised to know that raw egg white is sometimes used in the preparation of vaccines.
Many people believe that since eggs are found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket and very frequently near the dairy section, they are also dairy.
Nonetheless, eggs are NOT DAIRY. You CANNOT milk a chicken!
What is needed to make easy 6-ingredient broccoli quiche?
I hardly ever meal plan, so I like to keep a cupboard full of seasonings, spices, veggies, and canned goods in my kitchen to use whenever the mood strikes.
But these are all you need to have on hand to make this recipe even last minute!
frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh chopped broccoli, steamed)
shredded hard cheese (any)
eggs,
onion soup mix
mayonnaise
pie dough or a ready-made 9″ deep pie shell
Or you can make it without the crust!
Love broccoli?
Try these recipes!
Pasta with Broccoli
Broccoli Salad
Easy Vegetarian Broccoli Quiche Recipe
Easy and delicious vegetarian Broccoli Quiche with only 5 ingredients and a pie crust!
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh chopped broccoli, steamed)
- 1 cups shredded hard cheese (any)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2-3 tablespoons onion soup mix or to taste
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- pie dough enough for a 9" deep pie dish or similar pan or 1 ready-made 9" deep pie shell
Instructions
- Mix broccoli, eggs, onion soup mix, cheese, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Pour into a dough lined pan or into a 9" deep dish pie shell.
- Place in oven that has been pre-heated to 350° and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top has begun to brown a bit and is firm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 831Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 958mgCarbohydrates: 109gFiber: 7gSugar: 40gProtein: 11g