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Zucchini Quiche

17/11/2023

Zucchini quiche is a delightful dish that is quite simple to prepare. It’s a recipe of French origin, but we can add an Italian twist with the addition of typical ingredients like ricotta or Parmesan. Here’s how to prepare an Italian-style Zucchini Quiche.

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of brisée pastry (or puff pastry if you prefer)
  • 2-3 medium zucchinis
  • 200 g of ricotta
  • 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 200 ml of heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Aromatic herbs (basil or mint for a fresh touch, optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by washing the zucchinis and cutting them into rounds or cubes, according to your preference.
  2. In a pan, sauté a clove of garlic in extra virgin olive oil and then add the zucchinis to cook them until they are slightly golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once ready, set them aside to cool.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the heavy cream, add the ricotta and the grated Parmesan cheese, then mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  4. Roll out the brisée pastry in a quiche tin previously greased or lined with parchment paper. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
  5. Distribute the zucchinis over the pastry base, then pour the egg and cheese mixture over them.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface of the quiche turns golden and the brisée pastry is well cooked.
  7. Once ready, let the zucchini quiche cool down a bit before serving. If you wish, you can add fresh basil or mint leaves to give an additional aromatic touch.

Fun Facts

In French cuisine, a quiche is a versatile savory pie that can be filled with various vegetables, cheeses, and even meat. The original recipe, Quiche Lorraine, includes bacon or lard. The quiche has seen many regional and international variations, adapting to local tastes and ingredients available.

I hope you enjoy this Italian variation of the zucchini quiche! If you have any other requests or needs, don’t hesitate to ask.

Zucchini Quiche