Red Pepper and Guyère Quiche

Health score
4%
Red Pepper and Guyère Quiche
145 min.
8
245kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Red Pepper and Gruyère Quiche, a perfect dish for any morning meal, brunch, or even as a savory antipasto. This quiche is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of taste, combining the sweetness of roasted red bell peppers with the rich, nutty flavor of Gruyère cheese. With a buttery, flaky crust that cradles a creamy custard filling, each slice promises a satisfying experience that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or simply treating yourself to a special breakfast, this quiche is sure to impress. The preparation may take a little time, but the result is well worth the effort. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons everyone to gather around the table.

Perfectly portioned for eight servings, this quiche is not only delicious but also a great way to incorporate vegetables into your meal. With a caloric count of just 245 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s create a culinary masterpiece that will brighten your morning and warm your heart!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups flour 
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.7 cup gruyere cheese grated
  • 0.7 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons water 
  • medium bell pepper diced red
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Make Crust: In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Pulse to combine.
  2. Add butter to flour and pulse until butter is the size of peas, about 10 pulses.
  3. Add egg and cold water and pulse until dough comes together, about 1 minute. Cover dough in plastic wrap and chill for one hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 40°F. Butter bottom and sides of tart pan.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out into a 12-inch circle.
  6. Transfer crust to tart pan. Prick bottom of dough several times with a fork. Cover dough with foil and fill with pie weights.
  7. Bake crust for 20 minutes, remove foil and pie weights, then continue to bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
  8. While crust is cooling, make filling. Melt butter in a medium saute pan.
  9. Add red pepper and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream and eggs.
  11. Lay red pepper along bottom of quiche crust.
  12. Pour custard over vegetables.
  13. Bake for 20 minutes.
  14. Sprinkle top of quiche with cheese and continue to bake until filling is set and top is golden, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein14.56%
Fat52.18%
Carbs33.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.38
Glycemic Load
13.31
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.291739183923%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.27kcal
12.26%
Fat:14.23g
21.9%
Saturated Fat:8.18g
51.13%
Carbohydrates:20.42g
6.81%
Net Carbohydrates:19.16g
6.97%
Sugar:2g
2.22%
Cholesterol:108.02mg
36.01%
Sodium:403.24mg
17.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.93g
17.87%
Vitamin C:38.2mg
46.3%
Vitamin A:1472.29IU
29.45%
Selenium:15.94µg
22.77%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.37%
Folate:67.33µg
16.83%
Phosphorus:148.65mg
14.86%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.55%
Calcium:141mg
14.1%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.07%
Iron:1.58mg
8.81%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.57%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.23%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.4%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.29%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.23%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.99%
Vitamin D:0.78µg
5.23%
Fiber:1.26g
5.03%
Magnesium:16.4mg
4.1%
Potassium:141.96mg
4.06%
Copper:0.06mg
2.96%
Vitamin K:2.64µg
2.51%