Tomato Quiche
If you love tomatoes, this is the quiche for you. It features heirloom tomatoes but any tomatoes will work in this delicious quiche. I added boursin cheese (or another herbal cheese will work too) which gives it a lovely creamy texture and flavor. Perfect for tomato season!
Equipment
- 9-inch (22 cm) quiche pan
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or quiche pastry
- 500 grams tomatoes mixed colors and sizes
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 85 grams Boursin cheese (or similar herb cheese)
- 6 large eggs
- 100 ml heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut the zucchini into small cubes. Slice the larger tomatoes and cut smaller tomatoes into quarters.1 medium zucchini, 500 grams tomatoes
- Finely chop the parsley and chives. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Boursin, herbs, salt, and pepper. Keep in mind that Boursin is already fairly salty, so season lightly.1/2 bunch fresh parsley, 1/2 bunch fresh chives, 85 grams Boursin cheese , 6 large eggs, Salt and black pepper, 100 ml heavy cream
- Heat a skillet with a little oil and briefly sauté the garlic. Add the zucchini and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.2 cloves garlic
- Grease the quiche pan and line it with the pie crust. Prick the bottom several times with a fork.1 refrigerated pie crust or quiche pastry
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dried beans, or uncooked rice. Blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights, then bake for another 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
- Spread the cooked zucchini evenly over the crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg