Description
Delightful asparagus quiche with mushrooms brings French countryside charm to your table. Creamy eggs, tender asparagus, and earthy mushrooms create a perfect brunch centerpiece you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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Quiche Base:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Vegetables and Mushrooms:
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup wild mushrooms (such as shiitake or cremini), sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by heating the oven to 375°F. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and gently sauté chopped onions until translucent and aromatic, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce wild mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until they turn golden and soften, about 5-7 minutes. Incorporate asparagus pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until barely tender, around 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs with heavy cream, adding nutmeg, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined, creating a smooth, rich custard base.
- Carefully line a quiche dish with the pie crust, distributing the mushroom and asparagus mixture evenly across the surface. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle Gruyère cheese across the top, creating a delectable cheese layer that will melt and brown during baking.
- Transfer the quiche to the preheated oven, baking for 35-40 minutes until the center sets firmly and the surface achieves a golden-brown complexion.
- Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps it stabilize and makes slicing easier. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley for added visual appeal.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, presenting a sophisticated and flavorful dish that highlights the earthy mushrooms and tender asparagus.
Notes
- Selecting top-quality wild mushrooms enhances the quiche’s earthy, rich flavor profile and ensures a more complex taste experience.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace traditional pie crust with almond flour or cauliflower crust to maintain the recipe’s delicate texture.
- Prep vegetables in uniform sizes guarantees even cooking and consistent texture throughout the quiche, preventing soggy or undercooked sections.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or tarragon to elevate the mushroom and asparagus combination, creating more depth and aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg