Asparagus Crab Quiche Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 lb fresh asparagus , cut into 2-inch pieces
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 can (6 oz) crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 cup (4 oz) shredded swiss cheese
1 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 tsp salt
3 drops hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
8 fresh asparagus spears for garnish

Directions:

Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well and pat dry. Arrange cooked asparagus over bottom of pastry. Top with crabmeat. Combine Swiss cheese and flour; sprinkle over crab.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and hot pepper sauce. Pour into pastry. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Arrange fresh asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.23 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.43g	33%
Cholesterol	110.04mg	37%
Sodium	441.8mg	18%
Potassium	291.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	21.02g	7%
Sugars	1.62g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.53g	10%
Protein	11.14g	22%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	153.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.85 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.36g	33%
Cholesterol	53.17mg	37%
Sodium	213.49mg	18%
Potassium	140.84mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.16g	7%
Sugars	0.78g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	10%
Protein	5.38g	22%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	9%
Iron	1.4mg	17%
Calcium	74.2mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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