Carrot Crust Broccoli Quiche

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Broccoli pesto quiche made with a carrot-based crust is a delicious and colorful gluten-free version of quiche.

Ingredients

3 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt substitute (such as No Salt®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 small heads broccoli, shredded
3 eggs
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 teaspoon salt substitute (such as No Salt®)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2 Blend carrots, canola oil, onion, 1 teaspoon salt substitute, and pepper together in a blender until smooth. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; add to carrot mixture and blend until smooth. Pour carrot mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and press into a 'crust' shape.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is dry and firm, about 20 minutes.
4 Whisk broccoli, eggs, pesto, and 1 teaspoon salt substitute together in a bowl until smooth; pour over the carrot crust.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool quiche for 25 minutes and top with Parmesan cheese.