Lentil Quiche ala ~DKBB~

 Lentil Quiche ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from WONDER79 on allrecipes.com)

1 cup chopped onion

2 Tbsp. olive oil

½ cup dried yellow lentils

2 cups water

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes

4 eggs, beaten

1 cup whole milk

1 tsp. salt

Cracked black pepper to taste

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Place olive oil and chopped onion in 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; bake for 15 minutes, or until onion is tender.
• Place lentils and water in saucepan and bring to a boil; cook for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender; drain most of the water off, leaving a small amount in pan with lentils; place broccoli florets on top of lentils; cover and cook for about 5 minutes. This will dry the lentils and cook the broccoli.
• Transfer the lentils, broccoli, and tomatoes to the pie plate with the onions and stir to evenly distribute; stir in cheese.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and spices; pour this over the ingredients in the pie plate.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until center is firm when the quiche is jiggled; cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.