Description
This green asparagus and Gruyère quiche is rich, savory, and packed with tender asparagus and nutty melted cheese in a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 1 bunch green asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Place the pie crust into a quiche or tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Spread the cooked asparagus and onions evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the Gruyère cheese on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and cheese filling.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese or Emmental.
- Blind baking the crust for 10 minutes helps prevent a soggy bottom.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a fresh salad.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
