How to make nettle quiche
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How to make nettle quiche

Follow this recipe to make a crispy pastry case with a smooth cheesy filling. This nettle quiche is perfect for a relaxed picnic with friends.

Published: June 2, 2022 at 6:00 am

Ingredients

  • 220g Shortcrust pastry
  • 1tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion
  • 3 Eggs
  • 280ml Milk
  • 110g Cheddar cheese
  • 220g Nettle tips or young leaves, blanched
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Methods

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas 5.

  • Step 2

    Line a 20cm flan case with pastry and chill for 10 minutes in the fridge.

  • Step 3

    Blind bake the pastry for 15 minutes or until light brown. While the pastry is cooking, heat the olive oil and fry the onion until soft.

  • Step 4

    Beat the eggs in a large bowl then add the milk, onion, cheese, blanched nettles and salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 5

    Pour into the precooked pastry base and then bake for 40-45 minutes.


This recipe is an extract from Nettle Cookbook by Vivian Tuffney, published by the Natural History Museum, London.
Nettle Cookbook cover
Main image: Nettle quiche. © Getty

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