Corn Quiche in a Tef Crust

Quiche is a traditional French dish that originated in the region of Lorraine. It was originally made with a bread dough crust and filled with a custard-like mixture of eggs and cream. The addition of corn and the use of a tef crust adds a unique twist to this classic recipe.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Corn Quiche in a Tef Crust

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Tef flour
• 6 tablespoon Butter
• 3 tablespoon Cold water
• 2 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the tef flour and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together.
4. Press the dough into a quiche dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the corn kernels, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
8. Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.