Summer Garden Magic Quiche

Name: Summer Garden Magic Quiche
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) pie crust, (homemade or store-bought); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ); 1 medium shallot, (thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (divided); 1/2 pint (about 1 cup) cups cherry tomatoes, (halved); 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup 2% or 4% small-curd cottage cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or chives; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 ounce (about 1 cup) Parmesan cheese, (finely grated, divided); 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) feta cheese, (crumbled); Hot sauce, (for serving (optional))

featuring the produce superstars of the season!

There’s a few things that make this quiche magical. On first glance, it’s all about a whole lot of seasonal veggies that add color, sweetness, and tons of nutrients. I used a combination of summer squash and juicy cherry tomatoes, but feel free to use whatever is growing in your garden, or you picked up from the farmers’ market, or arrived in your CSA. (I also tested this quiche with an ear of corn, which was delicious, so go ahead and add some fresh corn kernels to the zucchini and tomato mixture if you have an ear or two to…