Food and wine pairings

Tapas table

ASPARAGUS QUICHE

ASPARAGUS QUICHE

For 2 - 4 people

PREPARATION TIME

15min + let sit 30min

COOKING TIME

45min

CLASSIC WINE PAIRING

Totally refreshing with a dry white Entre-Deux-Mers!

ORIGINAL WINE PAIRING

The round, rich flavor of a Graves white is sure to complement the tartness and flavor of the asparagus.

INGREDIENTS

For the crust:
250g of flour
100g of butter
1 pinch of salt
80ml of warm water

For the filling:
1 yogurt
2 eggs
1/2 large onion
50g grated Swiss cheese
1 bunch of green asparagus (approx. 20-25)
Olive oil
10 mint leaves
Salt/pepper

Instructions

Soften butter with fingers, and rub into flour. Add salt then water to make a ball. Spread crust into pie pan, prick crust with fork and refrigerate for 30 mins. Combine yogurt, eggs, cheese and finely chopped onion.

Cut asparagus to fit size of pie pan. Boil for 5 mins. Pour filling into crust; salt, pepper and place asparagus on top. Pour a splash of olive oil over asparagus and cook for 45 mins at 180°C. Let cool. Sprinkle with pepper, and top with mint leaves.

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