EASY CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Easy crustless quiche image

Make a simple crustless quiche to cut out the faff of making pastry. It's packed with cheese, smoky pancetta and green veg for a lovely lunch or picnic dish

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

20g butter , plus extra for the tin
1 onion , finely chopped
100g chopped pancetta or smoked bacon
200g asparagus or broccoli, trimmed
8 large eggs
150ml double cream
80g gruyère or parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and line a 23cm round deep, springform cake tin so the paper comes 2-3cm up the sides of the tin.
Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the onion and pancetta and cook over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent.
Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil. If using broccoli, cut into small florets, if using asparagus, keep whole. Blanch the veg for 2 mins, drain and leave to steam-dry.
Whisk the eggs, cream and two thirds of the cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix through the onion and bacon mixture. Pour into the tin and top with the veg and remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown with a slight wobble in the centre.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium