Ingredients
Crust
- 1 premade pie crust (9-inch)
Vegetable Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). If using a premade pie crust, roll it out and place into a 9-inch pie plate, or defrost according to package directions.
- Prepare Asparagus: Trim off the woody ends from the asparagus stalks, then slice the asparagus into small 1/4-inch pieces for even cooking and texture.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sliced asparagus. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften the vegetables and release their flavors. Next, add the baby spinach and cook just until wilted, ensuring the filling remains moist but not watery.
- Assemble Vegetables in Crust: Spread the cooked spinach and asparagus mixture evenly across the base of the prepared pie dough, creating a flavorful vegetable layer.
- Mix Egg Custard: In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until the yolks are broken. Add the whole milk, half of the shredded Gruyère cheese, and the sea salt. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Combine and Top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetable layer in the pie crust. Then, sprinkle the remaining shredded Gruyère cheese on top to create a golden, cheesy finish.
- Bake the Quiche: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center has set and a knife inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set further before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can blind bake the pie crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Use fresh asparagus and baby spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- Gruyère cheese can be substituted with Swiss cheese or mozzarella if preferred.
- Allow the quiche to cool slightly before serving to help it set and make slicing easier.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
