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Red
Onion & Cheddar Quiche
Serves 4-6
Preparation time - 15 minutes
Cooking time - 40 minutes
Ingredients
500g/1ib
2 oz short-crust pastry
15 ml/1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion chopped
100g/4oz vegetarian cheddar cheese grated
100g/4oz tomato sliced
250ml/9 fl oz milk
3 free range eggs
fresh parsley
salt and pepper
Method
1. Pre
heat the oven to 190ºC, 375°F, Gas 5
2. Roll
out the pastry to line a 9 inch metal flan case. Allow to
stand in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Then set to one side.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions for 3 minutes
then allow to cool.
5. Spread the onion over the base then cover with the sliced
tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and the parsley.
7. Place the milk and eggs in a bowl and beat them together.
Add a good pinch of salt and pepper.
8. Pour this mixture over the flan.
9. Bake for 30 minutes until set and golden.
Serve
with salad or new potatoes.
Variations
1. Do it bistro
style with artichokes and olives.
2. Try a fresh tasting, rustic version with wholemeal pastry, broccoli
and goats cheese.
3. Go continental - throw in some roasted peppers, vegetarian pesto
and sun dried tomatoes.
4. Be creative - try asparagus with roasted almonds and garlic.
5. For a classic spring lunch use courgettes, baby vine tomatoes and
mint.
6. BBQ? - quiche is a great alternative for those who don't fancy
a burnt sausage!
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here to see more variations
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