
Winter Leek Quiche
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Category
Prep-ahead & reheat
Servings
6
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
393
A good quiche is an extremely simple meal to make and yet, it never fails to impress. It’s perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner, for a picnic or even as individual minis served as party food. While it doesn’t take much effort to make your own shortcrust pastry, it makes all the difference in taste.
Isabelle Dunn
Ingredients
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1.5 cup plain flour
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¼ cup cold water
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¼ tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper
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100g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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3 eggs, beaten
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1 cup cream
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1 cup grated cheese
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1 cup brown onion, chopped
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2 cups leek, sliced
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1 tsp garlic, crushed
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1 tbsp coriander, chopped
Pantry
Fridge
PreppedFRESH
Directions
Preheat oven to 200°C and line tray with baking paper. To make the pastry, place the flour and butter in a food processor and mix until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Slowly add chilled water, while processing, or until the mixture comes together in a smooth ball. Lay the pastry into the tray, trim excess and prick the bottom with a fork. If you can, refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent it from shrinking. Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and brown for 2 minutes. Add the leek and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes or until soft and slightly caramelized. Cool and sprinkle over cooked pastry.
Reduce oven temperature to 180°C. Whisk the eggs with the cream in a mixing bowl. Stir in half the cheese, herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the leek mixture, sprinkle the remaining cheese, and bake for 30 minutes or until set and golden brown.
Let is rest for 10-15 minutes and serve with a green salad.
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Recipe Note
Feel free to experiment with your own variants – substitute leek for other vegetables such as broccoli or mushroom, add sprinkles of goat cheese or add bacon for a meatier option.
Nutrition
Calories 393, Fat 24.6 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Carbs 31.7 grams, Protein 11.8 grams