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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6
Active Time:20 mins
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
½cupchopped yellow onion
1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves
2clovesgarlic, minced
6large eggs
½cuphalf-and-half
1tablespoonDijon mustard
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
1 ½cupsshredded Gruyère cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add asparagus; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach, thyme and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted and the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently stir in the asparagus mixture and cheese; spoon into the prepared pie pan. Place the quiche on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until set and golden brown around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Equipment:
9-inch deep-dish pie pan
Frequently Asked QuestionsBothspinachand asparagus are loaded with nutrition, including vitamin C, folate and vitamin K. Spinach also offers a healthy dose of vitamin A, andasparagus provides more fiberthan spinach. The nutrients in these green veggies are also linked with healthier blood pressure and stronger bones.Eggs are convenient little packages of nutrition. They offer complete protein, vitamin B12 and choline. The egg yolk contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help protect vision, and the protein in eggs can help stabilize blood sugar. While eggs used to get a bad rep for being high in cholesterol, we now know that dietary cholesterol has minimal impact on the amount of cholesterol in our bodies.Absolutely. Some good substitutions include Emmentaler or Swiss, Comte, mozzarella or Cheddar.If you have a leftover onion with no plan to use it right away, we recommend refrigerating it in an airtight container (glass is best because plastic absorbs strong odors). Note: The container needs to be airtight because the smell will permeate nearly everything in your fridge. The onion should be good in the fridge for about a week. You can do so many things with leftover onions. You can caramelize them and use them on burgers, pizzas or steaks. You can roast them in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and serve them with roasted meats or add them to salads. And there’s nothing likeAir-Fryer Blooming Onions.The best and quickest way totrim asparagusis to line up the spears on a cutting board and slice across the woody ends all at once, discarding an inch or two at the bottom (depending on the size of the stalk). For this recipe, you’ll cut the asparagus into inch-long pieces, so once the woody pieces are gone, you can keep slicing across as needed. After trimming asparagus, some cooks like to then use a vegetable peeler to shave the last few inches of stalk. However, this step may be unnecessary unless your asparagus has very thick stalks or you’re using white asparagus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bothspinachand asparagus are loaded with nutrition, including vitamin C, folate and vitamin K. Spinach also offers a healthy dose of vitamin A, andasparagus provides more fiberthan spinach. The nutrients in these green veggies are also linked with healthier blood pressure and stronger bones.
Eggs are convenient little packages of nutrition. They offer complete protein, vitamin B12 and choline. The egg yolk contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help protect vision, and the protein in eggs can help stabilize blood sugar. While eggs used to get a bad rep for being high in cholesterol, we now know that dietary cholesterol has minimal impact on the amount of cholesterol in our bodies.
Absolutely. Some good substitutions include Emmentaler or Swiss, Comte, mozzarella or Cheddar.
If you have a leftover onion with no plan to use it right away, we recommend refrigerating it in an airtight container (glass is best because plastic absorbs strong odors). Note: The container needs to be airtight because the smell will permeate nearly everything in your fridge. The onion should be good in the fridge for about a week. You can do so many things with leftover onions. You can caramelize them and use them on burgers, pizzas or steaks. You can roast them in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and serve them with roasted meats or add them to salads. And there’s nothing likeAir-Fryer Blooming Onions.
The best and quickest way totrim asparagusis to line up the spears on a cutting board and slice across the woody ends all at once, discarding an inch or two at the bottom (depending on the size of the stalk). For this recipe, you’ll cut the asparagus into inch-long pieces, so once the woody pieces are gone, you can keep slicing across as needed. After trimming asparagus, some cooks like to then use a vegetable peeler to shave the last few inches of stalk. However, this step may be unnecessary unless your asparagus has very thick stalks or you’re using white asparagus.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)260Calories19gFat5gCarbs17gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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