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Quick to bake, Tuna Quiche Niçoise is a delightful, savoury dish that combines the classic flavours of a traditional Niçoise salad with the richness of a quiche.
This dish features a crisp, buttery pastry crust filled with a creamy mixture of fresh eggs, flaky tuna, tender green beans, ripe tomatoes, and briny olives. Seasoned with herbs like dill and basil, it offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Perfect for brunch or a light lunch, this quiche is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a standout centrepiece for any gathering. Serve warm or at room temperature for a satisfying meal.
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Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 30ml (2 tbsp) flour
- 150ml cream
- Seasoning, to taste
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 200g asparagus or broccoli, blanched
- 150g black olives (pitted)
- 200g tomatoes, chopped or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 30g basil, finely chopped
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Whisk eggs, flour and cream together with seasoning.
- In an ovenproof casserole dish, place the tuna, chopped asparagus or broccoli, olives, tomatoes, and basil.
- Pour over the egg mixture and decorate with a few cocktail tomato halves and asparagus pieces (if using).
- Bake until set and golden, about 30–40 minutes. Serve hot or cold with a crisp green salad.
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Tuna Quiche Niçoise
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: budget recipe
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
- 8 large eggs
- 30ml (2 tbsp) flour
- 150ml cream
- Seasoning, to taste
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 200g asparagus or broccoli, blanched
- 150g black olives (pitted)
- 200g tomatoes, chopped or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 30g basil, finely chopped
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Whisk eggs, flour and cream together with seasoning.
- In an ovenproof casserole dish, place the tuna, chopped asparagus or broccoli, olives, tomatoes, and basil.
- Pour over the egg mixture and decorate with a few cocktail tomato halves and asparagus pieces (if using).
- Bake until set and golden, about 30–40 minutes. Serve hot or cold with a crisp green salad.
