Hearty Asparagus Quiche Recipe

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Cut eight asparagus spears 4-in. long for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of stalks. Boil 1 qt. of water in a large saucepan; add salt and all of the asparagus. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse asparagus. Brush bottom of pastry shell with egg white, In a bowl combine asparagus, Swiss cheese and bacon; mix gently. Place in bottom of pastry shell. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper until smooth. Pour into shell. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Arrange the asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top of quiche; place cherry tomato halves between spokes. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	848.78 Kcal (3554 kJ)
Calories from fat	550.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.16g	94%
Cholesterol	274.13mg	91%
Sodium	3858.42mg	161%
Potassium	847.93mg	18%
Total Carbs	24.02g	8%
Sugars	1.69g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.51g	10%
Protein	53.25g	106%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	189.1mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	241.99 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.44g	94%
Cholesterol	78.16mg	91%
Sodium	1100.05mg	161%
Potassium	241.75mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.85g	8%
Sugars	0.48g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	10%
Protein	15.18g	106%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	9%
Iron	1.7mg	32%
Calcium	53.9mg	19%

* 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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