Description
Celebrate Easter morning with a delicious, golden, and creamy spring vegetable quiche! Packed with fresh asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, this quiche is light, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch or preparing a meal ahead, this quiche is the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for greasing)
For the Filling:
- 4 large eggs 🥚
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk 🥛
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar, gruyère, or feta) 🧀
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped 🌿
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 🍃
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced 🍄
- ½ cup leeks, finely chopped 🧅
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing veggies)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and press it gently into a 9-inch pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Line the crust with parchment paper and add pie weights or dry beans.
- Blind bake for 10 minutes, remove the weights, and bake for another 5 minutes. Let it cool.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add leeks and mushrooms, sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in asparagus and spinach, cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to cool.
Step 3: Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk (or cream), nutmeg, and cheese.
- Add the sautéed vegetables and mix well.
Step 4: Assemble & Bake
- Pour the egg mixture into the baked pie crust.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top for a golden finish.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
✔️ You can swap asparagus for zucchini or bell peppers.
✔️ Dairy-free option: Use coconut milk and vegan cheese.
✔️ Make ahead? Bake it a day before and reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
✔️ Want a crustless version? Skip the pie crust and bake in a greased pie dish!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French / Easter Brunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg