Asparagus Quiche Recipe

By Weatherly Becker-GottliebJun 26, 2024Jump to Recipe

Rich and delicious with a perfectly crisp, flaky crust.

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There are certain dishes that immediately trigger nostalgia, bring you back to a special moment or place. Sometimes they can remind you of family or friends. Quiche is one of those dishes for me. Growing up we had a quiche on Christmas morning every year. My family would make two or three variations of the recipe so that everyone had something they liked. Whether it be my brother’s favorite broccoli and cheddar, my dad’s favorite ham, cheddar, and leeks, or my personal preference asparagus, spinach, and cheese. We would mix and match, enjoying every savory bite. Since my childhood I’ve tried a lot of quiche recipes, after all, quiche is a versatile dish. Some have been home runs while others left a lot to be desired. When I found this asparagus quiche recipe it brought me back to those Christmas mornings of my youth and has now become a staple in my house every Christmas morning.

If you have never had a quiche before you are in for a treat. Some say that quiches originally come from Germany but became more well-known when adopted by the French. Don’t tell that to a French. Anyway, quiches have since become a popular dish in most European cuisines and adopted by Americans as well. A traditional egg custard tart, the quiche can have any number of additional ingredients that will alter and enhance its flavor and consistency. If made right, a quiche should have a rich creamy egg base inside a crispy and flaky pie crust, it will hold its form in slices, and should be moist, rich, and melt in your mouth good.

Is Asparagus Quiche Healthy?

If you are on a diet this asparagus quiche recipe will be a perfect breakfast option. Packed with vitamins B, C, E, and K, calcium, iron, magnesium, and protein while still being low calorie. This recipe is already vegetarian and can be made vegan easily. Simply substitute your eggs for a plant protein egg replacement, as well as substituting your milk and cheese for non-dairy alternatives. The key to maintaining the creaminess when using non-dairy alternatives is to also add some non-dairy cream cheese to the mix to thicken the base.

How do I make the perfect asparagus quiche?

The key to a perfect asparagus quiche is perfectly prepared asparagus. You want to make sure your asparagus is ripe and fresh, the stalks should be firm and bright green, the tips should be closed tightly and still be bright green at the ends. Make sure they are fairly thick, if your asparagus is too thin it won’t sauté well and will wilt or burn before your thicker pieces are ready. Cut your asparagus into equal one-inch pieces. Be sure not to overcook your asparagus: cook until tender and not soft. The spinach will wilt quickly so start sautéing your asparagus a minute or two before adding your spinach and sauté at a medium heat so they cook evenly. Once your vegetables are ready drain any excess liquid before adding them to your quiche.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 asparagus spears, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups fresh baby spinach
5 large eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
4 green onions, chopped
1 x 9-inch pie crust

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep & Chill

Preheat the oven and prepare the pie crust in the plate, then chill.

Sauté

Cook asparagus and spinach in olive oil until tender and wilted, then drain.

Mix

Whisk eggs and milk, add cheeses, and season with salt and pepper.

Assemble

Place vegetables in the crust, pour egg mixture on top.

Bake & Serve

Bake until set, let cool, then slice.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

After you’ve cooked your quiche, you can freeze your quiche on a parchment lined tray until frozen, then wrap your quiche tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to thirty days. When you are ready to eat your quiche bake at 350 degrees until warm all the way through.

Can I add meat to the quiche?

Absolutely, you want to make sure that your meat is fully cooked and excess liquid has been drained before adding it to the quiche. I would recommend adding ham or bacon, the saltiness of the meats enhance the flavor of the quiche. If you add ham dice it into half inch pieces so they remain tender.

How can I make my quiche creamier?

While the creaminess of this quiche is pretty great some people may want a creamier quiche. You can always substitute the milk for heavy cream or half and half to give a creamier consistency to the base of the quiche.

Serving Suggestions

This asparagus quiche is a delicious breakfast and is complimented by so many other breakfast favorites. I like to have a side of breakfast potatoes and, if I don’t add meat to the quiche itself, I like a side of bacon or breakfast sausage to compliment the quiche. With how rich and savory the quiche is you can always serve it with a fruit salad to add a little sweetness and acidity to your meal. Regardless of what you serve your quiche with this asparagus quiche recipe will be the star of the show.

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