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Pumpkin, shallot and goats cheese quiche

Posted by Jordans Cereals 14 Oct 2008 11:20am

Pumpkin, shallot and goats cheese quiche.
Prep time, less than 30 minutes. Cooking time 40-45 minutes
Ingredients
4 tbsp olive oil
350g/12oz shallots, peeled
675g/1 lb pumpkin or butternut squash flesh, cut into strips or cubes
2 garlic cloves
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
3 eggs
290ml/1/2 pint milk
100g/4oz cheese, either feta or goats cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan
300g/12oz shortcrust pastry
Seasoning

Method
Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 Line a 25cm flan dish with the pastry, place in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes. Place the pumpkin in an ovenproof dish, add two tablespoons of olive oil, stir until the pumpkin is covered with oil and then place in the oven for approx 30 minutes or until the edges of the pumpkin are beginning to brown and the flesh is soft. Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan and add the shallots and garlic, allow to brown slightly then add the balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook on a low heat stirring occasionally until the shallots have become caramelised. Remove the pastry from the fridge lightly prick the base of the tart with a fork, line the tart case with a large circle of greaseproof paper or foil, then fill with baking beans. Blind-bake the tart for 20 minutes, remove the paper and beans, then continue to cook for 5-10 minutes until biscuit brown. Beat the eggs and milk together and add salt and pepper to taste. Scatter the pumpkin and shallots over the base of the flan tin, then scatter the cheese, broken into chunks, pour over the milk and egg mixture. Place in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown in colour.

Comments (27)

at 13:01 on 28 October 2008, james smith said:
A fantastic recipe to use my halloween remnants up over several days. Quiche for lunch next week me thinks.
at 17:10 on 22 October 2008, Joan Newth said:
Combination of pumpkin and goats cheese in a quiche sounds gorgeous. I shall definitely try this. I think my vegetarian daughter will love it too.
at 22:12 on 20 October 2008, Samantha Ackland said:
I would never have thought of using Pumpkin in a quiche, what a great idea, i will definatly be making this next week it sounds really yummy
at 12:56 on 18 October 2008, Michelle said:
This looks an interesting recipe that i will definately have to try out!! Keep adding the tasty recipes. Thanks
at 19:18 on 17 October 2008, lesley said:
Great recipe, will add this to our Halloween buffet I'm sure it will be very popular:)