Recipe of Vegetable quiche
Vida Recetas Editorial
Vegetable quiche is a classic French dish that has earned a place on tables worldwide for its versatility and flavor. This recipe, ideal for a family lunch or a light dinner, combines a homemade shortcrust pastry with a creamy filling of assorted vegetables, chicken, and mushrooms. Its origins date back to the Lorraine region, where it was traditionally made with eggs and cream, but today vegetable variations are very popular.
The key to this quiche lies in the balance of textures: the crispy base, the juicy filling, and the golden touch from the oven. It is perfect for those seeking a complete, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal, even for beginners in the kitchen. Moreover, you can adapt the vegetables according to the season or what you have at home, making it a very practical dish.
In this recipe, Swiss chard, Italian zucchini, carrot, and bell peppers are sautéed with chicken and mushrooms, mixed with an egg and cheese cream, and baked over the shortcrust pastry. The result is a golden, aromatic, and delicious quiche, ideal for serving with a fresh salad or a drink like hibiscus water.
Cook
90 min
Servings
10
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Mix the flour, salt, oil and water to form a dough, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
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2
Wash the chard well and cook for a few minutes and let it cool in a colander, put the butter and smile half an onion in feathers, 2 cloves of garlic and salt, add small minced chicken and sauté, you can also add sliced mushrooms, it's very delicious, also add carrot in thin strips and the peeled and chopped Italian Zucchini, peeled and chopped into pieces, plus the peppers to taste in strips.
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3
Add the whole mixture together with the cooked and chopped chard, and leave it in a colander to remove excess water, in another bowl mix the heavy cream and the egg, add pepper, stir and add to the vegetable mixture.
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4
Take the dough out of the refrigerator and knead it on a sprinkled counter, use a preferably removable mold, brush with oil and flour, and put the stretched dough, like a tartlet, empty the mixture, decorate with peppers, cheese to taste and place in a preheated oven at 180•c approximately 45 minutes and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Vegetable quiche?
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Vegetable quiche?
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 90 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 10 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.