Tomato Quiche

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 9 inches unbaked pie shells
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1 cup gruyere cheese
  • 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon leaves thyme, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the tomatoes in a large heavy skillet in medium heat. After 5 minutes add the onion, and te seasonings, stirring occasionally, until it becomes a thick puree, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  3. 3
    Prick the shell with a fork and bake in oven for 12 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly and sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to 375°F.
  4. 4
    Beat the eggs and gradually add the cream. then add sugar and tomato puree mixture. Pour into the baked pie shell and bake 40 minutes.
  5. 5
    Let cool 10 minutes, before cutting. If you wish you can garnish with extra tomatoe slices that have been sauteed.

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