Leek Quiche With Thyme And Lavender Recipe

Name: Leek Quiche With Thyme And Lavender
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells; 1 1/4 1 1/4 cups emmenthaler cheese, grated or 1 1/4 cups swiss cheese, grated, divided; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 12 ounces leeks, cut in 1/2 inch slices; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
1 1/4 1 1/4 cups emmenthaler cheese, grated or 1 1/4 cups swiss cheese, grated, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces leeks, cut in 1/2 inch slices
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Line shell with parchament paper and add 1/2 pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes then remove weights/beans and reduce heat to 325F and bake 8 minutes longer or until bottom is dry.
2
Sprinkle 1/4 cheese over bottom of crust and bake 5 minutes longer until cheese is melted.
3
Remove and cool.
4
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet until foaming subsides. Add the leeks and saute for 5 minutes stirring until they are soft. Add the thyme and aaute for two more minutes. Stir in wine. Reduce heat to med and cook stirring for about 3 minutes until the liquid is gone. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
5
In large bowl combine the eggs,cream, lavender, cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne.
6
Stir in cooled leek mixture. Pour filling into the crust and bake for 35 minutes or until top has just set.
7
Serve warm or at room temperature.

489

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells, 1 1/4 1 1/4 cups emmenthaler cheese, grated or 1 1/4 cups swiss cheese, grated, divided, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Leek Quiche With Thyme And Lavender falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leek Quiche With Thyme And Lavender

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