Description
Asparagus and Gruyere Quiche is a flavorful and satisfying dish that shines with fresh asparagus and melted cheese. With a simple preparation, this quiche is perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- single pie crust (your favorite recipe, or just use a packaged crust)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed
- 1 pound asparagus, woody parts cut off, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out the pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie pan or quiche/deep dish tart pan. Refrigerate the crust.
- Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until tender. Then add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 6-8 minutes total for the vegetables.
- In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Place the sautéed vegetables in the prepared crust, add cheese, and pour the egg mixture over everything. Set the quiche on a sheet pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Once baked, let the quiche stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
This quiche can be made in advance and served cold or reheated for a delightful meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg