Sweet Pepper Quiche

Sweet Pepper Quiche


1 [9-inch / 23-cm] frozen pie shell
2/3 cup [150 g] grated Swiss cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup [125 mL] finely chopped sweet green or red pepper, membranes removed and seeded
3/4 cup [190 mL] ligth cream or milk
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] basil
1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] oregano
1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste



Preheat oven to 425°F [220°C].
Transfer pie shell in its plate onto a baking sheet.
Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese all over bottom of pie shell.
Top with finely chopped green onion and sweet pepper.
Beat together cream or milk, eggs, basil, oregano, salt and pepper before pouring mixture into pie shell.
Bake into preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Lower oven temperature to 350°F [180°C].
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more, until a knife comes out clean from its center.
Leave to stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.