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Nut-Free Shellfish-Free Leek and Mushroom Quiche — Mediterranean recipe

Mediterranean · Lunch

Leek and Mushroom Quiche

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Ingredients

  • tasty cheese0.5 cup
  • cream0.5 cup
  • egg yolks1
  • eggs4
  • garlic1 Clove
  • leeks2
  • lemon juice1 teaspoon
  • milk1 cup
  • mushrooms8¾ oz
  • flour1 cup
  • salt4 servings
  • butter1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pastry:Sift flour and salt into a bowl, rub in butter, add egg yolk and lemon juice and mix to a firm dough.

  2. 2

    Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roll dough out large enough to line a 25cm flan tin, trim the edges.

  4. 4

    Cover pastry with greaseproof paper and fill with dried beans or rice to hold in shape while cooking.

  5. 5

    Bake in a moderate oven for 7 minutes, remove paper and beans and bake a furthur 7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Set aside until required.

  7. 7

    Whisk eggs, cream, milk and cheeses together and set aside.Slice leeks and mushrooms.Melt butter in a pan and cook garlic, mushrooms and leeks about 4 minutes until tender.

  8. 8

    Spread leek mushroom mixture evenly over pastry.

  9. 9

    Pour over egg mixture and sprinkle with paprika.

  10. 10

    Bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes or until set.

  11. 11

    Serves 4.

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 4)

454calories
18gProtein
37gCarbs
26gFat
Saturated Fat14g
Fiber2g
Sugar7g
Sodium395mg
Cholesterol275mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.