Mediterranean Artichoke Quiches

Serve these mini pies--filled with artichoke hearts, salty cheeses, and olives--warm from the oven.


Mediterranean Artichoke Quiches

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Servings: Makes 24.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Related Categories: Savory Pies, Vegetarian
 
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Ingredients
  • egg
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  • 1  teaspoon
    whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
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  • 1/4  cup
    half-and-half, light cream, or evaporated fat-free milk
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    dried oregano, crushed
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    dried rosemary, crushed
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  • 1/4  cup
    crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    chopped red onion
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  • 2  tablespoons
    chopped pitted imported Greek olives
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped canned artichoke hearts, well drained
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  • 1  recipe
    Orange Pastry Shells (recipe follows)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Stir together egg; flour; half-and-half, cream, or milk; oregano; rosemary; and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in artichokes, feta cheese, onion, and olives. Fill Orange Pastry Shells with mixture (about 1 tablespoon each). Sprinkle with finely shredded Parmesan cheese.
2.
Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for 5 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake 15 minutes more or until puffed and lightly golden. Cool in pans for 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks. Cool. Serve warm or cool. Makes 24.

Orange Pastry Shells
Beat 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel; and 2 tablespoons orange juice in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gently stir in 1-1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt just until dough forms. Knead the dough with your hands, if necessary to blend in all the flour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to handle. Form pastry into twenty-four 1-inch balls; press each ball into a 1-3/4-inch muffin cup, forming an even crust.

Make-Ahead Tip
Refrigerate pastry for Orange Pastry Shells, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition information
Calories 82, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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