Vegetable Quiche - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. thinly sliced zucchini
1/4 c. sliced mushrooms
1/4 c. black olives, sliced
1/4 c. sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. water
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. half and half
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Combine flour, 1/2 cup cheese, paprika and oil; stir well. Press mixture into a 9-inch quiche dish.
Microwave at High 4 minutes; remove from oven and set aside.
Combine zucchini and next 4 ingredients in a 1-quart casserole; cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap.
Microwave at High 3 to 4 minutes.
Drain well on paper towels.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust; top with vegetable mixture.
Combine eggs, half and half and seasonings; stir until well blended.
Pour mixture over vegetables; microwave at Medium-high (70% power) 12 to 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted off center comes out clean (center will be slightly soft). Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Cover; let stand on the countertop 10 minutes before serving.
Yields one 9-inch quiche.