Description
This Roasted Pumpkin Quiche is a delightful autumn-inspired savory pie featuring tender roasted pumpkin, sautéed onions, garlic, creamy eggs, feta cheese, and fresh sage, all baked in a flaky pie crust to create a rich and flavorful dish perfect for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
Roasted Pumpkin
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Egg Mixture
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges and set aside for filling.
- Roast Pumpkin: Toss the diced pumpkin with olive oil and spread it evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) in preparation for baking the quiche.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic until they become soft and translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Add the roasted pumpkin, sautéed onion and garlic, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh sage to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the combined filling mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the Quiche: Place the quiche in the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 35-40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the pie crust is free of animal fats if preferred.
- You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or ricotta for a different flavor.
- Make sure the pumpkin is well roasted to bring out its natural sweetness and soften the texture.
- Allowing the quiche to cool slightly before slicing helps it set better and slice cleanly.
- Fresh sage can be replaced with thyme or rosemary if unavailable.
