Author Notes
This quiche is so good I make it every time I get chard in my CSA box. You can easily double the recipe to make 2 quiches and freeze one of them for later. I really like using the whole wheat frozen pie crust from Whole Foods for this quiche because it adds a sweeter, heartier flavor, but you can use a regular pie crust as well. —Joy Huang | The Cooking of Joy
Ingredients
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1
whole wheat pie crust, chilled
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2
yellow onions, chopped
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1 teaspoon
fresh thyme leaves
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1/2 bunch
Swiss chard, ribs removed, leaves chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
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1 cup
half and half
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4
large eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon
salt, plus more for seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon
black pepper, plus more for seasoning
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1 pinch
fresh ground nutmeg
Directions
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Heat a large non-stick pan to medium high and add chopped onions. Cook until browned but not burnt, about 6 minutes. Add a tablespoon of butter, the fresh thyme, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lower the heat to medium and continue to stir while cooking. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter when the onions become dry and start sticking to the pan, about another 5 minutes.
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Once the onions are evenly caramelized, about another 5 minutes, add the chopped chard and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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Preheat to 425°F. In a medium bowl, whisk the half and half, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together.
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Mix in cooled onion and chard mixture. Pour filling into crust. Place the quiche on a baking sheet to make it easier to transport and in case the filling overflows in the oven.
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Bake quiche for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake until filling is puffed and just set in center, about 10-15 minutes longer. Transfer to rack and cool 10 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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You can freeze the quiche after it has cooled. To reheat, place in a preheated 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, until heated through.
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