Crustless Eggplant Quiche

* Exported from MasterCook *

Crustless Eggplant Quiche

Recipe By : Linda
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Eggs Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 eggplant -- peeled and diced
17 ounces tomatoes (mashed slightly) -- drained
1/2 cup or less tomato juice (from tomatoes)
1 onion -- chopped fine
mushrooms (if desired) -- sliced
4 eggs -- slightly beaten
4 ounces cheddar cheese (optional) -- grated
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
dash cayenne pepper
pinch marjoram

Soak eggplant in salt water for 30 minutes. This step is optional.
Rinse and drain. Saute onions, mushrooms, in tomato juice until tender.
Add eggplant, spices, and slightly mashed tomatoes and simmer until
eggplant is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from
stove, stir lightly beaten eggs and cheddar cheese into eggplant mixture.
Pour into 9" quiche pan which has been sprayed with a pan-coating. Bake
at 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
Let set 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top
before baking if desired.

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NOTES : 1/4 of the pie = 2 meats, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat.
1/4 of the pie without cheddar cheese = 1 meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.