Description
This Leek and Mushroom Quiche with Gruyère cheese is a rich and creamy vegetarian dish. The homemade flaky shortcrust pastry holds a delicious filling of sautéed leeks, mushrooms, eggs, and cheese, making it the perfect choice for a light dinner, brunch, or breakfast. A French-inspired, Mediterranean-style quiche that’s savory, satisfying, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (diced)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 to 4 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 2 leeks (thinly sliced, white and light green parts only)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
For the Pie Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add cold diced butter to the mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water (1 tablespoon at a time) until the dough starts to come together.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a quiche pan or pie dish. Trim the edges and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
For the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced leeks and mushrooms to the skillet, sautéing until softened and any liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the mixture cool slightly.
For the Quiche Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and nutmeg (if using).
- Stir in the sautéed leeks and mushrooms.
- Add shredded cheese and mix until well combined.
Assembling and Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the quiche is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of quiche)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg