Description
A comforting and delicious quiche made with roasted vegetables and nutty Gruyère cheese, perfect for family gatherings and brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g plain flour
- 175g cold butter
- 1 medium egg
- 2 medium red onions
- 200g baby courgettes
- 260g fresh spinach
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium eggs
- 300ml double cream
- 180g Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by pulsing together the flour and butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Then, crack in one egg, adding enough cold water until the dough comes together nicely. Wrap it in cling film and let it chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- Once the dough has chilled, roll it out to fit your tart tin. Carefully line the tin, pricking the base to prevent bubbling. Pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) and set the pastry to blind bake for 10 minutes with some baking beans on top, followed by another 10-15 minutes without, until it turns a pale golden color.
- While the pastry bakes, turn the oven up to 200°C (180°C Fan). Slice your red onions and courgettes, tossing them in a mixing bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast these lovely veggies in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Next, wilt your fresh spinach in a large pan over medium heat. Once wilted, drain it in a colander, and press out any excess moisture.
- Now that everything is prepped, reduce your oven temperature back to 180°C (160°C Fan). In your cooled pastry shell, layer half of the Gruyère cheese, followed by the roasted vegetables and wilted spinach.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, double cream, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Finally, pop your quiche into the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden-brown on top.
- Let your quiche cool slightly before slicing. It’s scrumptious served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a fresh garden salad or some roasted potatoes. Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: quiche, roasted vegetables, vegetarian recipe, brunch recipe