Description
Springtime Vegetable Quiche is a delicious, vibrant dish featuring seasonal veggies and a creamy egg filling in a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch or light dinners, it embodies the essence of spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup red and yellow bell peppers, diced
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup grated Gruyère or Cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit the pie crust into a pie pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and asparagus; cook until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in grated cheese and sautéed vegetables into the egg mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg