Israeli Leek Quiche
Or as we say in Israel - Israeli Leek Pashtida
Ingredients
Homemade Pie Crust
● 1 3/4 cup (180 grams) all-purpose flour
● 4 oz (120 grams) butter/margarine, cold and cubed
● 3/4 tsp. salt
● 2 tsp. garlic powder
● 2 -3 Tbsp. cold waterTip
Use the white part of the leek and only the lowest part of the green. The rest is tough and bitter.
Filling
● 1 large leek, washed and cut into slices
● 1 large onion
● 2-3 cloves garlic
● 1 8-oz. (250 gram) container sweet cream
● 2 eggs, slightly beaten
● 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
● 2 Tbsp. fresh Thyme leaves
● 1/2 tsp nutmeg
● 2 Tbsp. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
● Salt and freshly ground pepper, according to taste
Preparation
Crust
- Add flour, salt and garlic powder to your food processor, and then drop in the chunks of cold butter.
- Pulse on low/medium until you get a crumby mixture.
- Slowly add the water while pulsing just until the dough forms.
- Take out and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Letting the dough rest like this really makes a difference!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9 inch (22 cm) round pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Filling
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the leeks, onion and garlic and sauté until golden.
- Spice with salt and pepper.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream, eggs, mustard and thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Flatten out the dough on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
- Arrange the cooled cooked leeks on top of the dough.
- Pour the creamy-egg mixture on top of the leeks.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella on top.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
BeTeavon and ENJOY!
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