Smoked Salmon Quinoa Quiche

Description

Serves 6 – 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa grain, cooked
• 4 tbsp basil pesto
• 1 cup asiago cheese, grated
• 4 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup milk
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 cup alder-smoked salmon
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon curd
• 2 tsp lemon zest

Procedures

1. Cook quinoa according to instructions, add the 4 tbsp of basil pesto into the cooked quinoa, then add ½ cup of the asiago cheese and mix them well.
2. Press the quinoa mixture into a 9" pie plate, covering the sides and bottom of pan to create a "crust" place the crust into a 400°F oven for 15 minutes to set.
3. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl add the 4 eggs, ½ cup of milk, the ⅛ tsp of salt and ¼ tsp of pepper.
5. Beat well.
6. Add the one cup of smoked salmon and using a spatula, fold in carefully.
7. Pour mixture into the prepared "crust" and place in the 400°F oven for 40 minutes.
8. At that time add the remaining ½ cup of asiago cheese to the top and return to oven for 20 minutes.
9. In a small bowl add the 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tbsp of lemon curd and 2 tsp of lemon zest.
10. Mix well and refrigerate until quiche has finished baking.
11. Allow quiche to sit for 5 – 7 minutes before serving.
12. Alongside or on top of the quiche place the lemon yogurt sauce and serve!