New Year's Day Broccoli and Cheese Quiche Recipe

1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ cups small broccoli florets
1 frozen pie shell, thawed
½ cup grated Parmesan
4 eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
1 medium tomato, cut in 5 slices
4 pimiento slices, optional
Butter-flavored cooking spray, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and tilt the skillet to coat the bottom.
3. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, basil, and black pepper and cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Combine the broccoli and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on High for 4 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain well and transfer the broccoli to the pie shell. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the broccoli. Top with the onion mixture.
5. Combine the eggs and mayonnaise in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Pour over the onion mixture and arrange the tomato slices and pimientos, if using, on top.
Lightly coat the top with butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray, if desired. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the crust is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serves 4 to 6