Description
Roasted Ratatouille Quiche is a perfect summer dish filled with roasted vegetables like courgettes, peppers, aubergine, and tomatoes, topped with creamy cheese and herbs. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a picnic.
Ingredients
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- For the pastry:
- 125g very cold butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 250g plain flour
- 1 cold egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons iced water
- For the filling:
- 1 aubergine, cut into roughly 2cm chunks
- 1 courgette, chopped
- 1 red or yellow pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 unpeeled cloves of garlic
- Handful cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 4 large eggs
- 300ml double cream
- 150g cheddar cheese, grated
- A handful fresh basil, chopped
- A few sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the cold cubed butter and rub it in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and combine until it forms a rough dough. If needed, add iced water, a few drops at a time, until the dough comes together. Knead briefly, wrap in cling film, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180Fan. Roast the vegetables (aubergine, courgette, pepper, onion, garlic) with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and roast for another 15-20 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface (use parchment paper to make it easier). Line the tart tin with pastry, fill with baking beans or dried pulses, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove beans and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Mash the roasted garlic and mix with cream, eggs, herbs, and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the roasted vegetables into the pastry case, pour over the cream mixture, and top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 180C/160Fan for 40-50 minutes until the quiche is set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pastry is well-chilled before rolling out to prevent it from shrinking during baking.
- You can customize the vegetables based on what’s in season or your preference.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg