Cheese & Leek Quiche

Cheese & Leek Quiche

This cheese and leek quiche is perfect for a light lunch or dinner served with salad. It's a great way to use up any left over veggies in the fridge (like the tomato in this recipe!).

Serves
3-4
Prep
10-15 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
45 minutes

Ingredients

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas 4.

  2. Trim and finely slice the leeks, then sautée with a splash of oil until soft and sticky.

  3. Coarsely grate the cheese.

  4. Whisk together the eggs, then stir through the cheese, cream, leek and a good pinch of seasoning.

  5. Place the pastry case onto a baking sheet, then pour the mixture into the case and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition

Calories
382
Carbohydrates
37g
Cholesterol
136mg
Fat
27.3g
Fiber
2.3g
Protein
10.2g
Saturated fat
14.5g
Sodium
127mg
Sugar
3.03g
Unsaturated fat
15.1g

Notes

In my opinion this goes well when served with a side salad of your choice! Nutritional information is based on the quiche serving 3.

Tags

  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese
  • dinner
  • egg
  • light
  • lunch
  • quiche
  • tomato