Easy Broccoli Quiche

This vegetarian broccoli quiche is a snap to make but looks great on the table.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 eggs, well beaten
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add broccoli, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into pie crust and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; set quiche on a baking sheet.
3. Combine eggs and milk together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter; pour egg mixture over vegetables.
4. Bake in preheated oven until the center of the quiche has set, about 30 to 50 minutes.