PUMPKIN QUICHE

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Savoury pumpkin pie made with readily available ingredients. A couple of diced rashers of bacon can also be added. Serve warm with salad.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 unbaked pastry shell
125 g grated tasty cheese (4 ounce)
1 tablespoon butter
6 spring onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon finely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup cream
1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190DegC (375degF).
  • Sprinkle cheese over pastry base.
  • Melt butter in a pan and lightly fry spring onions for 2 minutes.
  • Add spices, egg yolks, cream or milk and pumpkin.
  • Whisk egg whites until stiff, fold into mixture, then pour filling mix into case slowly.
  • Bake in oven for 10 minutes, then lower heat 180degC (350degF) and bake a further 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 205.5, Sodium 527.3, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 17.6

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