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Roasted Vegetable and Gruyere Quiche

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces frozen shortcrust pastry thawed
  • 1 red onion quatered
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 zucchini sliced thickly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 1/2 ounces cream
  • 4 ounces Gruyere or 4 ounces mature cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  1. Roll out the pastry and line a deep 10 inch flan tin. Line with baking paper and baking beans and blind bake for 10 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and return to bake for another 5 minutes.
  2. Place all the vegetables on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until slightly charred. Set aside and cool slightly, seperate the onion layers.
  3. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
  4. In a bowl whisk the eggs with the milk, stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste (you can also mix in a few of your favorite herbs).
  5. Spread the vegetables over the bottom of the pastry case and pour the egg mixture over. Bake for approx 30-35 minutes.
  6. Can be served hot or cold.