With the arrival of spring, there is an abundance of fresh and vibrant ingredients that beckon us to create dishes that capture the season's essence. Among these delightful culinary delights, the springtime quiche stands out as a true masterpiece, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS QUICHE
What better way to bring in spring than with an asparagus quiche loaded with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, garlic and cheese! This quiche would be great for breakfast, brunch or lunch, served with slices of fresh melon such as canaloupe or honey dew melow. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Rinse asparagus and pat dry. Snap off the woody ends and disgard. Cut spears in 1/2 to 1 inch pieces, leaving tops to decorate top of quiche. NOTE: any remaining tops could be used in a breakfast omelet.
- 3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add asparagus pieces and sautee for 2 minutes.
- 4. Reduce heat to a meduim/low and add mushrooms, onions, and garlic; cover and heat an additional 3 to 4 minutes. NOTE: you want the asparagus a crispy/tender.
- 5. Turn off heat, remove cover and add tomato and bacon; season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Beat eggs and add cream. Whisk until well combined. Add cheese and egg mixture to aparagus mixture; stir to combine.
- 7. Pour into a 9-inch pie shell and decorate with tops of leftover asparagus and tomato slices if desired; cover loosely with aluminum foil. NOTE: If you are on a low carb diet do not use the pie shell, simply butter you pie plate and pour asparagus mixture in to buttered pie plate.
- 8. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes cover (with foil). Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minute or until top firms up. May be slightly loose in the center, don't worry it will firm up as it cools. Remove from oven and let set until slightly warm or room temperature before slicing. Slice and serve.
SPRINGTIME QUICHE
I found this recipe at a time when too much asparagus was causing a problem. I found it to be a savior! Recipe is not exclusive to asparagus; any favorite vegetable may be used.
Provided by ANNADRES
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep dish pie pan.
- Sprinkle the bacon, cheese, onion and asparagus into pie pan. In a medium bowl, beat together the milk, baking mix, egg substitute, salt, pepper and parsley; beat until smooth. Pour mixture into pie pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into center of quiche comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1367.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the quiche will be. Spring is a great time to find fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheeses.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the quiche tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Blind-bake the crust before filling it: This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Use a variety of cheeses: This will give the quiche a more complex flavor.
- Don't overfill the quiche: The quiche will rise as it bakes, so don't fill it more than 3/4 full.
- Bake the quiche until it is set in the center: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the quiche cool slightly before serving: This will help to prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a quiche that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quiche a try!
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