KosherEye.com
by Jodi Wittenberg, The Chosen Knich.com
This recipe for "Faux" Crab Quiche is not for the calorie conscious. But for a special occasion, pull out all of the stops and make this fabulous recipe. Everyone will thank you and ask for the recipe – I guarantee it!
Ingredients:
2 frozen pie shells
4 tablespoons chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter (can substitute parve margarine)
2 cups of faux crabmeat ( can substitute or combine spinach, mushrooms etc)
1 teaspoon salt/pinch pepper (divided)
4 tablespoons kosher dry white vermouth
6 eggs, well beaten
2 cups of whipping cream (can substitute parve milk - just not as good!)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Grated Swiss cheese or Emmental cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake the 2 pie crusts as directed on package.
Sauté the chopped onion, butter (or Earth Balance), "faux" crabmeat, 1/2 salt, pinch of pepper, and dry white vermouth until the onions are soft and translucent.
Combine the eggs, whipping cream, tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt and pinch of pepper. Add the sautéed onion/faux crab mixture to the egg mixture and combine well.
Sprinkle grated Swiss or Emmental cheese heavily on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
Notes:
Serves: Makes 2 pies. Depending on size of slices, will serve 12–16.
Freezes well.
Recipes: Dairy Dishes, Quiche, Faux Crabmeat, Kosher