Quiches are much like frittatas to me: binding vegetables and sometimes meat with eggs and cheese. The difference is that quiches have the dreaded time-consuming crust, so I find myself making frittatas much more frequently. However, the crust on this Spring Asparagus Quiche is a very easy press-in-the-pan crust which added only a small amount of time, but a lot of buttery goodness.
Umm…sold.
How’s this for an easy crust: combine flour, butter and an egg in a food processor until dough holds together. Press into the bottom and a little up the sides of a 9-inch spingform pan. Chill while making the rest of the quiche. See? This we can do.
Saute onions, garlic and asparagus until tender. I added some purple sprouting broccoli from the garden just because. That’s a benefit of a garden…just because.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs, half and half, salt and pepper in a large glass measuring bowl. I added chopped fresh basil just because. And no, I don’t have this in my garden yet (I wish), but I was given this, so it’s a “just because,” too. Lots of herbs would work here, though I would stick to just one in order to let the asparagus shine. Thyme would be lovely, and tarragon would take it to another level.
Sprinkle a bit of grated cheese on the bottom of the chilled crust, arrange the sauteed vegetables over the cheese and pour the egg mixture evenly over all.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before cutting. Not a big deal at all – and totally worth it.
–Jami
This is linked to:
Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
Tasty Tuesday
Real Food Wednesday
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Jackie C says
May 5 at 3:15 pmThis looks DIVINE! Asparagus is my favorite!
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Cindy says
June 3 at 1:47 pmMmmm…that recipe looks very yummy. I love quiche, I have made it many times in the past, but I think I will try this recipe, it looks simple and quick.
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Greenearth says
June 3 at 2:34 amThat looks so tasty.
House and Garden Boutique says
June 2 at 6:38 pmOh….that sounds so good! And healthy too! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I’ll have to make that sometime this summer.
imadeitso.com says
June 2 at 5:32 pmoh yum. i made asparagus quiche a little while ago bu i may try your version soon with the next bunch. ~ana
zentmrs says
June 2 at 5:10 pmI make a lot of fritattas too – one of my favorite ways to use leftover meat and veggies! This looks delicious – may have to put it on next week’s menu.
Candi says
June 2 at 5:59 pmLooks yummy. I make a Summer Squash Quiche for a local tea room and bakery, I’m planning to share the recipe next week. I’ve never used egg in my crust, sounds good!