Lunch: Italian Pepperoni-Vegetable Quiche

Real men, women, and children will eat this Italian-influenced quiche, featuring a healthy blend of frozen mixed vegetables.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Italian Pepperoni-Vegetable Quiche

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 box (7 oz) frozen broccoli, carrots and pepper strips in an olive oil seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
5 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Place pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
Microwave broccoli, carrots and peppers as directed on box.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese in crust. Top with tomato and pepperoni. Spoon broccoli, carrots and peppers over pepperoni. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. In small bowl, beat eggs, milk and Italian seasoning. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

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