Leek Quiche

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Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp (3/4 stick) butter
  • 4 sheets phyllo dough
  • 4 None leeks, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 4 oz feta cheese
  • 2/3 cup light cream
  • 3 None eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 3 tbsp of the butter. Brush melted butter over each layer of pastry, folding each layer in half. Layer pastry, one folded piece on top of another to give 8 layers. Place 8-inch pie plate upside down on layered pastry. Using pie plate as a guide, cut around plate making circle 1/2 inch larger than the plate. Carefully lift all layers of pastry into pie plate, leave pastry standing up around edge of plate.
  2. Heat remaining 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook leeks and garlic, stirring, for 5 mins, or until leeks are just tender. Stir in cheese, cream and eggs. Season with ground black pepper. Pour mixture into phyllo crust.
  3. Bake for 45 mins, or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 46.1g 17% DV
Fiber 1.3g 4% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 556.8mg 24% DV
Potassium 324mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 170.5mg 57% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 81.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 262.5mg 20% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

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

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