Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Quiche
A light and creamy quiche filled with seasonal spring vegetables and tangy goat cheese, representing renewal and the arrival of spring. This french-inspired quick meals ready in about 65 minutes pairs sheet (200g) puff pastry, goat cheese, (trimmed and chopped) asparagus for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 sheet (200g) puff pastry
- 200g goat cheese
- 150g (trimmed and chopped) asparagus
- 100g (sliced) mushrooms
- 3 large eggs
- 100ml heavy cream
- 50g grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out puff pastry and cut into a 9-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet and prick with a fork.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 200g goat cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Step 3: Arrange 150g asparagus and 100g mushrooms over the goat cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 eggs, 100ml heavy cream, and 50g grated Parmesan. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and bake for 25-30 minutes until the quiche is set and golden.
- Step 5: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese 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 Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese 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 sheet (200g) puff pastry from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese 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 Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese 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 Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Quiche?
French quick meals 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
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
