Onion Quiche
A simple, vegetarian quiche, especially good on cold days.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Supper
Cuisine: European
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks
For the Onion Quiche filling:
- 500 g onions
- 20 g butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Grated nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 250 ml milk
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Preparation:
Set the oven to 200°C fan, gas mark 7
Peel the onions and slice finely - use the slicing disc of a food processor if you have it.
For the Onion Quiche:
Heat the butter in a large frying pan on MEDIUM heat
Add the onions to the pan and turn them to coat in butter
Turn down the heat to LOW and cook the onions gently for about 5 minutes until they are soft, but not brown
Spoon the onion mixture into the flan case. Season generously with salt and pepper
Grate some nutmeg over (or sprinkle 2-3ml if pre-grated)
Blend the eggs and milk, in a processor or with a mixer, and pour the mixture over the onions
Bake the quiche for 25 minutes, then turn the oven down to 170°C fan, gas mark 5 until golden brown on top.