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British Turkey, Gruyere and Broccoli Quiche PDF Print E-mail

Prep time: 10mins
Plus 30 mins chilling time
Cooking time: 40 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients
350g/12oz shortcrust pastry
2tbsp sunflower oil
225g/8oz British Turkey breast steaks, cut into small pieces
1tsp Cajun seasoning
100g/4oz small broccoli florets
100g/4oz grated gruyere cheese
200ml/7fl oz single cream
3 large eggs
Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured board and line into a 24cm/9 1/2in flan tin, 2.5cm/1in deep. Chill for 30 minutes.

  2. Heat the oil in a pan and stir-fry the turkey pieces for 2-3 minutes. Add the cajun seasoning, stir-fry for a further 1 minute, then remove from the heat and leave to cool.

  3. Cook the broccoli florets in a small pan of boiling water until just tender. Drain and cool by running cold water through the strainer. Pat the broccoli dry with kitchen paper.

  4. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Place the flan tin on a baking sheet.

  5. Arrange the broccoli over the base of the pastry case with the turkey and grated gruyere on top. Beat together the cream, eggs and seasoning and pour into the pastry case. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is golden and set.