asparagus quiche
This can make a healthy brunch, lunch or dinner when served with a side spinach salad and chopped fresh fruit. Optional ingredients: Minced cooked bacon bits, sliced or chopped mushrooms, finely chopped fresh spinach. I add all of them if I have them on hand.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - eggs (or egg substitute)
- 1 cup milk, 2%
- 1 cup grated cheese, 2% sharp cheddar
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, finely ground
- 1 bunch asparagus, fresh
- 1 - unbaked pie shell
How To Make asparagus quiche
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Step 2Place pie crust in large or deep pie dish, if you prefer to not use a crust, then lightly oil the pie dish. (Crust is optional.)
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Step 3Slice Asparagus spears into 1/2 inch segments except for the tops which should be left at 1-2 inch in length. Layer the 1/2 inch segments into the pie dish (on top of crust if using a crust.)
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Step 4Mix in a bowl the eggs, milk, and spices. Then add in the grated cheese of choice and stir until well mixed. If you use optional ingredients, add them to milk/egg mixture at this point. Pour this mixture into pie dish covering the 1/2 inch asparagus pieces.
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Step 5Arrange the asparagus tops around the top of quiche pointing to the edge of the pie.
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Step 6Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes (with a crust) or 35-40 minutes without a crust. Check for doneness by inserting knife into quiche. If it comes out clean then it is done.
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Step 7Let quiche rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Step 8Serve quiche with a side salad and fresh fruit for healthy lunch or dinner
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Vegetables
Diet:
Vegetarian
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#quiche
Keyword:
#asparagus
Keyword:
#lunch
Keyword:
#Brunch
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Eggs
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