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Leek, Apple, Stilton & Walnut Quiche [vegetarian]
So very British, this vegetarian Leek, Apple, Stilton & Walnut Quiche is filled with local flavours.
Equipment
tart tin
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Ingredients
- 360 g leeks
- 150 g apple
- 150 g stilton
- 2 large shallots - finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves - crushed
- 3 organic eggs
- 300 ml single cream
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 50 g butter
- 1 large handful of chopped walnuts
- nutmeg to taste
- salt & pepper
- 1 puff pastry
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large frying pan. Add finely chopped shallot and crushed garlic. Cook for 3 mins.
- Add finely chopped leek. Mix well. Cover and cook under medium / low heat for 15 mins stirring from time to time.
- Pre-heat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C / 350°F / Gas 4.
- Roll out puff pastry to fit a rectangular tart tin. Approximately 31 x 21 x 2 cm (12 x 4.75 x 0.75 inch). Cover with baking parchment and pour some baking beans on top. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
- When done, remove pastry from the oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together cream, eggs and chopped thyme leaves. Add crumbled stilton. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt & pepper.
- When leeks are done, remove pan from heat. Mix in grated apple and walnuts.
- Spread leek filling evenly onto the pastry. Pour egg and cream mixture on top.
- Cook in the oven for around 20-25mins until top is golden.
- Leave to settle outside the oven for 10 mins before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1901IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 3mg