Description
This Asparagus and Gruyere Quiche is bursting with flavor and features fresh asparagus and rich gruyere cheese. A simple, homemade dish ideal for brunch or a light meal.
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 your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out the pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie pan or quiche/deep dish tart pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté until tender. Next, add the asparagus and continue to cook until it becomes tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a large measuring cup or medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with half and half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables into the prepared crust, sprinkle the cheese on top, and then pour the egg mixture over everything.
- Set the quiche on a sheet pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow it to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the quiche cool for better slicing.
Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables for extra flavor.
Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg