How to Make Broccoli Quiche
- cook TIME 35 mins
- prep TIME 10 mins
- total TIME 45 mins
Ingredients (16)
- 8 oz broccoli cut into florets
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1 tbsp vegetable shortening
- 2 oz onion diced
- 2 fl oz water
- 1/2 tbsp garlic finely minced
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep:
Cut the broccoli: Wash the broccoli, then pat dry. Separate the florets from the head by cutting each one at the point where it meets the stalk. Make sure the florets are consistent in size so that they cook at an even rate.
Dice the onion: Halve the onion lengthwise, peel off the skin, then score the top but leave the root behind for an easier grip. Place each half flat-side down, then vertically slice into the onion but not all the way through. Then, make horizontal cuts from bottom to top before cutting across the onion to make small dice.
Mince the garlic: Separate the cloves from the bulb, then peel off the skin around each clove. After that, slice across each clove, then put all the slices together and keep mincing to make tiny pieces.
Finely chop the parsley.
Cook:
Make the dough: Add 1 cup and 6 tbsp all-purpose flour (set aside 2 tbsp from 1 1/2 cups flour for rolling), 1 tbsp vegetable shortening, 2 fl oz water, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp baking powder to a large mixing bowl. Knead until the dough is smooth, then form it into a ball. Wrap the dough with plastic wrapping paper, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
Roll out the dough: Flour your working surface with the remaining 2 tbsp flour before placing the dough on it, then thinly roll out the dough.
Make the pie crust: Roll the dough sheet onto the rolling pin, then carefully unroll it over a round baking dish and gently press it down. Crimp the edges with your fingers, then dock the pastry all over with a fork. Place the pie crust in a preheated oven to bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
Stir fry the broccoli: In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tbsp garlic, and 2 oz onion. Sauté for 1 minute. Then, add 8 oz broccoli, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Stir well for 2 minutes.
Add the egg, milk, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese: Remove from heat and let the broccoli cool down. Then, add in 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 4 tbsp heavy cream, and 1.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well to mix.
Bake the broccoli quiche: Pour the broccoli mixture into the pie crust then place it on the middle rack of the oven. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with parsley on top if desired, then serve.