Vegetarian Leek Quiche Pie

The eggs and cream in this leek pie give it a smooth, thick texture. This succulent salty pie recipe combines leeks—a delicious vegetable—with eggs to make this tasty quiche. Share this tasty dinner with family and friends! Share this tasty dinner with family and friends!

Recipe

Vegetarian Leek Quiche Pie

The eggs and cream in this leek pie give it a smooth, thick texture. This succulent salty pie recipe combines leeks—a delicious vegetable—with eggs to make this tasty quiche.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Course: Brunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: Leek pie, Vegetarian Leek Quiche Pie, Vegetarian Quiche

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Oh My Veggies

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups leeks chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• pre-cooked quiche dough
• 4 big eggs
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup Emmenthal cheese grated
• 1 pinch nutmeg

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F .
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 12 minutes or until softened. Remove the leeks from the skillet, drain well, and allow to cool a little.
• Place quiche dough in a pie tin. Spread the leeks in the dough-lined tin and season well.
• Mix the eggs with the cream. Pour over the leeks and cover with cheese. Sprinkle with nutmeg and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1394IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 1mg

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