Wheat Berry-Watercress Quiche
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Watercress gives this vegetarian quiche a peppery bite while wheat berries and egg whites give it a healthy facelift.


Wheat Berry-Watercress Quiche

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 32 mins
Related Categories: Breakfast Quiche, Eggs, Watercress
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 
    9-inch unbaked pastry shell
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 2 
    egg whites
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    milk
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  • 1  tablespoon
    Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1/2  cup
    coarsely chopped watercress leaves
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  • 1/4  cup
    sliced green onion
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 2/3  cup
    cooked wheat berries*
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    shredded Swiss cheese (6 ounces)
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Directions
1.
Line the bottom of pastry shell with a double thickness of foil. Bake in a 450 degree F. oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until set and dry. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F. In a bowl stir together eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, watercress leaves, green onion, salt, and pepper.
2.
Sprinkle cooked wheat berries in the bottom of pastry shell. Top with shredded Swiss cheese. Slowly pour egg mixture over wheat berry mixture. Bake in a 325 degree F. oven about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning. Let stand for 10 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
3.
*To cook wheat berries, in a small saucepan bring 1 cup water and 1/3 cup uncooked wheat berries to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Drain well on paper towels.

Make-Ahead Tip
Cook wheat berries up to 48 hours ahead; cover and chill until needed.
Nutrition information
Calories 433, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 387 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 12%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 37%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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