Homemade Quiche

21st September 2021

Ingredients

Shortcrust pastry
Eggs
Choice of quiche filler e.g. Broccoli,  tomatoes, peas, sweetcorn, feta, ham, cheddar, chives
Salt and pepper
Seasoning
Green salad

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out pastry to line a 20.5cm (8in) deeply fluted tin. Prick base well with a fork and chill for 15min. 
2. Wash and cut the broccoli. Bring a medium pan of water to the boil and cook broccoli and frozen peas for 3min until just tender.  
3. Wash and cut the vegetables and chosen ingredients and place them in the pastry. 
4. In a large jug, whisk together eggs, chives and plenty of seasoning. Set aside. 
5. Cut and add your choice of cheese. Feta or cheddar work well. 
6. Scatter broccoli and tomatoes into the cooked pastry base (still in its tin) then pour over egg mixture. Return to the oven for 40min or until quiche is set.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad.
   

Health Benefits

• Eggs are a good source of protein. Great for weight management. Contributes to muscle repair 
• Contains a good source of Vitamin B, important for energy and blood flow
• Adding vegetables increases vitamin A and C intake necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. 
• Broccoli is high in fibre good for digestion.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals.
• Tomatoes contain lycopene associated with reduced risks of heart disease and cancer.