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Published: May 24, 2012Updated: February 24, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin
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This fluffy asparagus quiche is speckled with feta and perfect for your next breakfast or brunch. As for the homemade crust? It’s the easiest you’ll ever make!
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Asparagus Quiche.
You totally already knew this was coming right?
I’m on a little bit of quiche kick lately. National egg day is on June 3rd… and I’m simply getting a head start.
This has absolutely noooothing to do with the fact that I have been pining over the darn things day and night. I’m simply being practical.
Right.
I could come up with a lengthy intro to this post or tell you a story about Pau’s crazy cat and how she ate all the lasagna again like she’s freaking Garfield… but let’s just skip the semantics and get right on down to brunch.
Deal? Deal!
Let’s do this!
Fluffy Asparagus Quiche Recipe
This easy peasy asparagus quiche recipe makes 4 mini quiche or one large quiche, perfect for slicing and sharing!
The leftovers are equally great the next morning as an easy peasy heat and eat breakfast. Enjoy!
I love using feta in my quiche (it’s the perfect blend of saltiness and creaminess) but other cheeses work great too! Gruyere is another favorite of mine for quiche and gouda as well! Only have cheddar handy? That works great too!
Fluffy Asparagus Quiche
This fluffy asparagus quiche is speckled with feta and perfect for your next breakfast or brunch. As for the homemade crust? It’s the easiest you’ll ever make!
Yields 4 mini quiche or one 9-inch quiche at 4-8 servings.
5 from 24 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asparagus Quiche
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 mini quiche
Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 4-6 stalks of asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/3-2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese plus extra to garnish
- ⅔ cup half and half
- salt and pepper to taste
EASY QUICHE CRUST
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup ice cold water
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
First make the crust by mixing the flour and salt with fork.
In a separate bowl, beat the oil and water with a whisk or fork to thicken.
Pour into flour and mix gently with a fork. [just until mixed; don’t overwork it]
Divide dough into 4 equal parts and press each flat on a solid surface.
You’ll want to press the dough super thin so it comes out flaky and magical.
Then press each doughy disc into 4 mini tart pans and season each with a little freshly ground black pepper.
Making one big quiche instead? Press the dough into a 9-10 inch pie dish.
Next start on your asparagus.
Trim the ends and blanch in a thin layer of boiling water for about a minute or so, just long enough to turn the stalks bright green and tender. Immediately plunge the spears in an ice bath or rinse with super cold water to halt the cooking process [no soggy spears here!] Slice the spears into thin diagonal cuts… or pretty much any way you feel like slicing them! Just not super thick.
Beat the eggs until the yolks and whites are incorporated and add your half and half.
Add a little salt ad pepper to taste.
Top the crust with minced garlic, veggies, and feta and pour in egg mixture.
Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.
Crumble a little feta on top and serve.
If you’re feeling feisty, top with a drizzle hot sauce and a barley-there sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an early morning pick-me-up… aka a mondo kick in the tastebuds=) You know you love it!
Notes
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 190mg, Sodium: 511mg, Potassium: 179mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 554IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 140mg, Iron: 3mg
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No asparagus? No problem! Try it with broccoli or spinach if your veggie choices are limited.
If you get a chance to try this fluffy asparagus quiche recipe, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
more breakfast favorites
- Cheesy Roasted Potato Breakfast Bake– Helloooo comfort food!
- Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowls<– aka loaded cheese grits
- Key Lime Pie Pancakes– SO GOOD
- Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe<– great with yogurt and fruit!
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About The Author:
Jenn Laughlin
Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.
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