Description
This Easy Asparagus Quiche with Gruyère is a delightful dish combining fresh asparagus, rich Gruyère cheese, and a creamy custard filling, all baked in a flaky crust. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 single 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought (thawed)
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by rolling it into a circle about 10 inches wide and ⅛ inch thick, then place it into a 9-inch pie dish and trim any excess dough.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, line the crust with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove the parchment and weights, then let cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced shallot, cooking for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Spread the asparagus mixture evenly in the prepared pie crust and sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, and chopped dill until smooth, then pour the mixture into the crust, filling it just below the edge.
- Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Allow cooling for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Make sure to blind bake the crust for a crispier texture.
Feel free to swap Gruyère for another cheese if desired.
Add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg