Asparagus Custard

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups 1-inch pieces trimmed and peeled asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin strips
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 quarts water and the salt to a boil in a 7- to 8-quart pot. Throw in the asparagus. Return the water to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the asparagus in a colander and let sit for 1 hour to remove excess water.
  2. Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  3. Melt the butter in a small nonstick pan. Add the onion. Cook over medium-low heat until the onion is soft and translucent. Remove from the heat.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until blended. Beat in the heavy cream, cheese and chives. Mix the asparagus and onion with the heavy cream mixture. Pour into a 10-inch quiche pan. Place the pan on a cookie sheet to catch any spills. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is brown and puffed up and the custard has set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

475 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 32g 41% DV
Carbs 44.2g 16% DV
Fiber 6.9g 25% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9918.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 956.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 146.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1144.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 166.8mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 294.5mg 23% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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