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Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche

This Asparagus Quiche is a healthy twist on a classic dish, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 8 slices
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large nonstick skillet
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Floured rolling pin

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup water

For the filling

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ medium onion thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup grated Asiago cheese (56g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or tarragon leaves optional
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Making the Dough

  • Add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to mix.
  • Pour in the olive oil and pulse until evenly it’s distributed through the flour.
  • Add the water and pulse until the mixture begins to clump and is evenly moistened.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and lightly knead by hand until the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Press the dough into a disk, about 1 inch thick. Wrap the disk in plastic and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

Baking the Crust

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  • Dust your countertop lightly with flour. Use a floured rolling pin to roll out the dough to an 11-inch circle, about ⅛-inch thick.
  • Carefully transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie dish by rolling the dough around the rolling pin and unrolling it into the pie plate.
  • Gently press in the dough to line the pie dish. Roll and fold the overhang of dough to build up the edges.
  • Trim excess dough as you work around the circumference of the pie dish.
  • Cover the crust with parchment paper or tin foil. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the parchment and pie weights and bake for 10 minutes.

Cooking the Filling

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Remove from the heat and slide the vegetables into the blind-baked crust.
  • Top with the grated cheese.

Making the Egg Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, herbs (if using), ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the crust, stopping ¼ inch from the top.

Baking the Quiche

  • Bake the quiche for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles just a little.
  • Remove the quiche from the oven, and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Notes

Make sure you have something to weigh the crust as it blind bakes, like dried beans, rice, pie weights, or clean pennies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 21.4gProtein: 9.8gFat: 12.1gSaturated Fat: 3.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 88.5mgSodium: 458.7mgPotassium: 233.1mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 2.8gVitamin A: 534IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 142.6mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword Asparagus Quiche, Brunch, Classic Recipe, Healthy, Spring, Vegetarian
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