Roasted Asparagus and Herb Quiche
A savory quiche filled with roasted asparagus, goat cheese, and fresh herbs, ideal for spring brunches. This french-inspired salads ready in about 65 minutes pairs crumbled Goat cheese, large Eggs, Milk into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces Asparagus
- 1 cup, crumbled Goat cheese
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 sheet, thawed Puff pastry
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch pie dish with puff pastry and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Step 2: Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes until tender.
- Step 3: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in roasted asparagus and goat cheese.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into the pastry shell and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Roasted Asparagus and Herb Quiche take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (25 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Roasted Asparagus and Herb Quiche?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep crumbled goat cheese from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Asparagus and Herb Quiche?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Roasted Asparagus and Herb Quiche for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Roasted Asparagus and Herb Quiche?
French salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to salads dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★★
My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
