Smoked Salmon Quinoa Quiche

Description
Serves 6 – 8

Ingredients

 * 2 cups quinoa grain, cooked
 * 4 tbsp basil pesto
 * 1 cup asiago cheese, grated
 * 4 eggs, beaten
 * ½ cup milk
 * ⅛ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * 1 cup alder-smoked salmon
 * 1 cup plain yogurt
 * 2 tbsp lemon curd
 * 2 tsp lemon zest

Directions

 * 1) Cook quinoa according to instructions, add the 4 tbsp of basil pesto into the cooked quinoa, then add ½ cup of the asiago cheese and mix them well.
 * 2) Press the quinoa mixture into a 9" pie plate, covering the sides and bottom of pan to create a "crust" place the crust into a 400°F oven for 15 minutes to set.
 * 3) Remove from oven and set aside.
 * 4) In a medium bowl add the 4 eggs, ½ cup of milk, the ⅛ tsp of salt and ¼ tsp of pepper.
 * 5) Beat well.
 * 6) Add the one cup of smoked salmon and using a spatula, fold in carefully.
 * 7) Pour mixture into the prepared "crust" and place in the 400°F oven for 40 minutes.
 * 8) At that time add the remaining ½ cup of asiago cheese to the top and return to oven for 20 minutes.
 * 9) In a small bowl add the 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tbsp of lemon curd and 2 tsp of lemon zest.
 * 10) Mix well and refrigerate until quiche has finished baking.
 * 11) Allow quiche to sit for 5 – 7 minutes before serving.
 * 12) Alongside or on top of the quiche place the lemon yogurt sauce and serve!