Asparagus Leek Quiche | Kara Lydon

This asparagus and leek quiche makes for a fast and simple dinner or brunch recipe – good for Mom’s Day, bridal showers, child showers, and Easter brunch!

While you’re in search of a fast and simple weeknight dinner, quiche to the rescue!

I like to purchase a pre-made pie crust to avoid wasting time and from there it’s fairly easy with solely quarter-hour of prep time and 40 minutes within the oven.

This quiche is scrumptious year-round nevertheless it’s particularly becoming for spring when asparagus and leeks are in-season.

That’s why this asparagus quiche is ideal for mom’s day, child and bridal showers, Easter, and different spring brunch celebrations!

Quiche is fairly straightforward to customise too. You wish to intention for about 1 cup of cooked greens so if asparagus or leeks aren’t your jam, substitute them with one other sautéed veg!

I prefer to serve quiche alongside a salad for lunch/dinner and a few fruit at breakfast time.

Elements You’ll Want

Notes on Elements

Leek: a part of the allium household, leeks are associated to garlic, onion, chives, and shallot, have a candy oniony style, and lend plenty of taste to this recipe

Asparagus: with a light earthy, barely bitter taste, asparagus is scrumptious sautéed with aromatics like garlic or leek. It provides a pleasant textural element to this quiche.

Gruyère cheese: A kind of Swiss cheese recognized for its wealthy, creamy, salty, nutty taste and melting talents. Enjoyable truth: it’s named after a city in Switzerland known as Gruyères, the place it was initially made, and I visited this city after I traveled to Switzerland! To search for Gruyère cheese made in Gruyères, search for the AOP distinction on the label.

Greek yogurt: you don’t have to make use of Greek yogurt on this recipe; it simply offers it a little bit extra protein and a little bit extra tang. Should you’re not utilizing, you’ll want to use 1 1/2 cups milk complete.

Milk: I exploit complete milk on this recipe as a result of it lends a wealthy taste to the eggs however be happy to make use of your milk / non-dairy milk various of selection!

The best way to Make Asparagus Leek Quiche

Step 1: In a nonstick pan, warmth butter over medium warmth. Sauté asparagus and leek till asparagus is barely tender and leeks have softened, about 6-8 minutes. 

Step 2: Whisk eggs, milk and Greek yogurt till mixed. Season with salt and pepper. 

Step 3: Grate Gruyère cheese when you can’t discover it pre-shredded.

Step 4: Place ready pie crust on baking sheet to keep away from spillage. Prime crust with grated Gruyère cheese, adopted by sautéed asparagus leek combination after which pour egg combination over high. Bake at 350 levels F till edges are set and heart jiggles barely, about 35-45 minutes.

Skilled Tip

Purchase a pre-made pie crust to avoid wasting time and vitality! I purchase frozen pie crusts in order that I can use them each time I would like ’em!

Goal for a couple of complete of 1 cup cooked greens for the quiche – it makes for a pleasant veg to egg ratio!

Sauté your greens earlier than including them to the quiche! This may guarantee they’re cooked to a fascinating texture and reduces added moisture to the quiche.

Asparagus Quiche FAQs

How do you chop a leek for a quiche?

Reduce off the darkish inexperienced ends and lower in half lengthwise. Make sure to wash in between the layers as filth can simply get trapped in them. Then make skinny slices horizontally.

What a part of the leek do you utilize?

Use solely white and lightweight inexperienced components of the leek. Discard the darkish inexperienced components of the leek or pop them within the freezer and save to make use of to make inventory.

Can you utilize yogurt as an alternative of milk or cream in a quiche?

Sure! You possibly can substitute equal components plain Greek yogurt for milk or cream. I like to make use of complete milk Greek yogurt due to its wealthy, creamy consistency however you should utilize no matter selection you please!

Ought to I pre-bake pie crust for a quiche?

I exploit a pre-made pie crust for this recipe for ease and time saving however when you’re making a home made crust, sure it’s best to pre-bake your pie crust to keep away from a quiche with a soggy backside. It additionally ensures that your egg custard and crust are performed on the similar time.

How do you make quiche with out a soggy backside?

Blind bake or partially bake your pie crust to keep away from a soggy backside. To do that, you’ll line your crust with parchment paper and weigh it down with pie weights or a bag of dry beans (about 1 1/2 lbs). This helps in order that the center doesn’t puff up and the perimeters don’t slouch. For partially baked crust, you’ll need the underside to look pale however dry and flaky.

Can I substitute one thing else for the leek? 

Positive! You possibly can attempt including one other member of the allium household as an alternative for taste like onion, garlic, chives, or shallot!

What’s an alternative to Gruyère cheese?

Should you can’t discover Gruyère, you possibly can attempt utilizing fontina, Jarlsberg, or Raclette cheese.

Is asparagus nutritious?

Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable. It’s an excellent supply of fiber, folate, nutritional vitamins A, C, E and Ok, and it’s filled with antioxidants.

Quiche Preparation and Storage

To retailer, as soon as the quiche has cooled to room temperature, wrap tightly with plastic wrap or retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3-4 days or within the freezer for as much as three months (though finest texture might be used after 1-2 months in freezer).

To arrange quiche forward of time, sauté greens and make egg combination. Combine asparagus and leek with egg combination, stir in grated cheese, and retailer within the fridge in a single day till able to bake.

Recipes That Pair Properly

I like quiche paired with a inexperienced salad like my Summer season Peach Corn Salad, Charred Asparagus Salad, Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate, or Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Luang Prabang Laos Salad, or Kale and Strawberry Salad with Kefir Buttermilk Dressing.

For extra inspiration, try my different brunch recipes beneath!

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This recipe was retested, reshot and revamped to carry you probably the most scrumptious (and most stunning) dish! The unique submit was printed in April 2015.

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