Asparagus Leek And Gruyere Quiche Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp butter
1 leek (white/light green parts), washed well, halved and thinly sliced
coarse salt and ground pepper to taste
1 lb asparagus , tough ends removed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cup half and half
ground nutmeg
you favorite 9 pie crust
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in lowest position.
In large skillet melt butter over medium heat.
Add leek and asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Let cool.
In large bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, teaspoon pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
Place pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Top with asparagus mixture.
Pour egg mixture on top.
Bake until center of quiche is just set, 50 to 60 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through baking.
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	228.68 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.06g	26%
Cholesterol	167.54mg	56%
Sodium	133.22mg	6%
Potassium	306.07mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.45g	2%
Sugars	2.11g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	13.08g	26%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	281mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	117.55 Kcal (492 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.77g	26%
Cholesterol	86.13mg	56%
Sodium	68.48mg	6%
Potassium	157.33mg	7%
Total Carbs	3.83g	2%
Sugars	1.08g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	7%
Protein	6.72g	26%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	11%
Iron	1.3mg	14%
Calcium	144.5mg	28%

* 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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savory
bitter
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