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Spring quiche with green asparagus & goat's cheese

A light, fresh spring quiche with green asparagus and goat's cheese on crispy pastry - perfect for the first warm days! Accompanied by a Chenin Blanc or a Silvaner, the result is a harmonious taste experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main course, Vegetarian
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 620 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Quiche dish (Ø 24 cm)
  • 1 Dough roller
  • 1 Bowl for the egg mixture
  • 1 Pan for sautéing the asparagus

Ingredients
  

For the quiche dough:

  • 150 g Flour
  • 75 g Cold butter diced
  • 1 Pinch of salt
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp cold water

For the filling:

  • 150 g green asparagus cut into pieces
  • 100 g Goat cheese crumbled
  • 3 Eggs
  • 100 ml Cream
  • 50 ml Milk
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped

Preparation
 

Prepare the quiche dough:

  • Mix the flour with the butter and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the egg yolk and cold water and knead quickly to form a smooth dough.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the asparagus:

  • Remove the woody ends of the green asparagus and cut the spears into pieces approx. 3 cm long.
  • Heat a pan and lightly fry the asparagus for 2-3 minutes so that it develops roasted aromas.

Stir the filling:

  • Whisk the eggs, cream and milk in a bowl.
  • Season with salt, pepper and chopped thyme.

Assemble & bake the quiche:

  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place in the quiche tin.
  • Prick the base several times with a fork and pre-bake at 180 °C for 10 minutes.
  • Cover the pre-baked pastry with the asparagus and goat's cheese.
  • Pour the egg and cream mixture over the top.
  • Bake the quiche at 180 °C (top/bottom heat) for approx. 30 minutes until golden brown.

Serve:

  • Leave the quiche to cool slightly and then cut into pieces.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy.

Recommended side dishes

  • Fresh leaf salad with lemon dressing
  • Toasted baguette with herb butter
  • White asparagus with hollandaise sauce

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 40g
Keyword Asparagus, Chenin Blanc, Goat cheese, Quiche, Silvaner, Spring quiche, Wine & Food Pairing
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