Red Onion and Cheddar Quiche

Preparation Notes

Plus 30 mins chilling time

Ingredients

• 1000g shortcrust pastry
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 200g tomato, sliced
• 200g vegetarian Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 500ml milk
• 6 free-range eggs
• salt and pepper, for seasoning

To serve

• salad
• new potatoes, cooked

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC/gas mark 5. Roll out the pastry and carefully line two 9 inch flan cases. Allow to stand in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, then set to one side.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions for 5 minutes then allow to cool.
4. Spread the onion over the pastry base then cover with sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and parsley.
5. Place the milk and eggs in a bowl and beat together. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Pour mixture over the flans and bake for approx 40 minutes until set and golden.
6. Serve with salad or new potatoes.