Description
A delightful quiche filled with fresh spring vegetables and a creamy, cheesy filling, all encased in a crispy, buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup spring onions or scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup peas (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, grated
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan, pressing it into the pan and trimming any excess. Prick the base with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dry beans.
- Bake the weighted crust for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté asparagus and zucchini for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add spinach, scallions, and peas, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined. Stir in half of the grated cheese.
- Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the pre-baked crust. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is completely set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Chill your dough for a flakier texture. Use seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg