Smoked Salmon Quinoa Quiche

Ingredients

 * 2 cups quinoa grain, cooked
 * 4 tbsps. 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 tbsps. lemon curd
 * 2 tsps. 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. Add one cup of smoked salmon and using a spatula, fold in carefully.
 * 6) Pour mixture into the prepared "crust" and place in the 400°F oven for 40 minutes.
 * 7) At that time, add the remaining ½ cup of asiago cheese to the top and return to oven for 20 minutes.
 * 8) In a small bowl add the 1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tbsp. of lemon curd, and 2 tsp. of lemon zest.
 * 9) Mix well and refrigerate until quiche has finished baking.
 * 10) Allow quiche to sit for 5-7 minutes before serving.
 * 11) Alongside or on top of the quiche place the lemon yogurt sauce and serve.

Nutritional Information
Servings: 6-8