When the weather is so good we don’t really want to be in the kitchen cooking up a complicated dish that involves peeling, slicing, basting etc. So this Speedy Quiche from Jamie Oliver is a brilliant way to ensure a scrumptious supper with minimum effort. The cheesy broccoli and courgette makes it perfect for little ones and works so well eaten on a picnic blanket as an after school supper. Jamie Oliver recipes are always delicious and accurate. This recipe serves 4 so just double up depending on numbers.
Ingredients
olive oil
6 medium free-range eggs
1 bunch of spring onions
55 g mature Cheddar cheese
1 large courgette
300 g broccoli
1 x 250 g pack of ready-rolled filo pastry
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
Grease a large 25cm by 35cm roasting tray with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat with a fork.
Layer the filo sheets into the tray, laying one sheet horizontally, and the next vertically, repeating as you layer, brushing a little of the egg between each sheet. (Make sure they cover the base of the tray and go up the sides so it can contain the filling.) Add a final brush to the last layer and scrunch up any excess pastry that hangs over.
Finely slice the spring onions and add to the bowl. Coarsely grate the Cheddar cheese (reserving a little for the top) and the courgette, then add them to the bowl. Break the broccoli into florets, then thinly slice and add to the bowl. Season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, then mix together.
Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared pastry case, spreading it out so it’s in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Cook for 35 minutes, on the bottom of the oven, until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
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