Sublime Ground Lamb Quiche
Ground lamb seasoned with warm Mediterranean spices fills a flaky pastry shell in this hearty quiche. Using pre-made crust cuts the prep time significantly, so the whole dish is oven-ready in well under 30 minutes. The combination of rich lamb, eggs, and savory spices makes it a satisfying option for dinner or a weekend brunch.
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 1 10-inch tart pan
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry thawed
Filling
- 9 ounces ground lamb preferably from grass-fed lamb for richer flavor
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 3 large eggs organic
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche
- 1 cup fresh spinach loosely packed, chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin for authentic flavor
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Roll out the puff pastry and gently press it into a 10-inch tart pan. Trim any excess pastry and prick the base with a fork to prevent puffing up during baking.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the onions with a pinch of salt until they are soft and golden, approximately 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground lamb. Cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes, stirring to break up the meat. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, and a little more salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the spinach until wilted, and remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Stir in the feta cheese.
- Spread the lamb mixture evenly over the pastry base. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lamb mixture. If you're aiming for a lower fat option, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
Calories: 776kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 24gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1553IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 4mg
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