Description
Fresh Mini Zucchini Quiche is a delightful dish that brings together the fresh flavors of zucchini, creamy cheese, and fragrant herbs, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for brunches, light dinners, or picnics, this quiche is not only simple to prepare but is also sure to impress your guests. With its customizable filling options and make-ahead convenience, it’s a versatile choice for any occasion. Serve warm or at room temperature for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 5 1/4 oz butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 5 tbsp cold water
- 7 oz zucchini
- 5 1/4 oz shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda, or feta)
- 5 1/4 oz cream
- 2 eggs plus extra egg white
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes and green onion/chives
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry dough by mixing flour and salt in a bowl. Incorporate butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk and water. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into circles for tartlet pans or muffin tins.
- Grate zucchini and mix with eggs, cream, nutmeg, cheese, and optional ingredients in a bowl.
- Place dough circles in pans and fill with the zucchini mixture.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini quiche (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg