Description
Creamy asparagus quiche with Gruyère cheese, flaky crust, and fresh dill, perfect for spring brunch, meal prep, or light dinner.
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 ounce 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
- If using homemade pie dough, roll the dough into a circle about 10 inches wide and about ⅛ inch thick. Carefully place it into a 9-inch pie dish and gently press it into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough from the edges. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove the parchment and weights and allow the crust to cool slightly before adding the filling.
- Cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant. Remove the pan from heat.
- Spread the asparagus mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the vegetables.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half (or heavy cream), and chopped dill until smooth.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the crust, filling it until the custard reaches just below the edge of the crust.
- Bake the quiche at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the quiche to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12.1 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Asparagus Quiche Gruyere