Asparagus Quiche ala Caprese

 

Serves:4

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) frozen pie crust, defrosted and at room temperature 

2 scallions, light green portion chopped

15 thin fresh asparagus, woody stems removed and remaining portion cut in half

12 grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup heavy cream 

3 eggs, lightly beaten

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Place the pie crust in a  9-inch pie pan. 

In a medium bowl whisk together the cream, garlic powder, salt, and eggs. 

Place the mozzarella cheese in the bottom of the pie shell. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and basil. Arrange the asparagus pieces and tomato halves around the top of the cheese layer. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.

Place the pie on a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the filling has set and the tart is lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serve with a salad.