Spring Vegetable Quiche

A seasonal quiche featuring peas, beans, and asparagus in a cheesy pastry crust, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 608.1 kcals 3648.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.2 grams 169.2 grams
Fat 47.6 grams 285.6 grams
Protein 18.7 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
140
g
Butter
Chilled and diced
115
g
Cheddar
Mature and grated
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range
200
ml
100
ml
GrainsCereals
225
g
LegumesPulses
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
Small bunch, chopped
1
piece
Sea Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
115
g
115
g
115
g
Green Beans
Chopped
1
bunch
Watercress
Roughly chopped
5
piece

Steps

  • Sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter until it looks like crumbs.
  • Mix in the cheese and chilled water, wrap the dough, and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Roll the pastry out and line a greased 25cm tart tin before chilling for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 190°C.
  • Boil or steam peas, broad beans, asparagus, and green beans until al dente, then refresh in ice water.
  • Line the pastry with foil and baking beans and blind bake for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, milk, parsley, and seasoning together in a bowl.
  • Remove the foil and beans from the pastry and lower the oven to 180°C.
  • Layer the vegetables in the crust, pour over the egg mix, and bake for 30-40 minutes.