Description
A delightful quiche filled with fresh tomatoes and basil, embodying summer’s flavors in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 3 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Swiss or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream.
- Stir in the cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, in-season produce. Try different cheeses for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg