Zucchini and Sweet Potato Quiche in Whole Wheat Pastry
Published May 25, 2017
Ingredients-Pastry:
1 ¾ cups whole-wheat flour (I used sprouted whole wheat flour)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus
more for rolling dough
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 to 1/2 cup iced water
Ingredients – FILLING:
1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for oiling tart pan
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, cut into quarters, lengthwise, and into
1/2-inch pieces (cut-up broccoli or asparagus can be substituted)
1 medium unpeeled sweet potato, microwaved or roasted in the oven until just tender
1handful fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, parsley) finely chopped (about 2 tbsp.)
1- 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups light cream (half and half)
Pinch of nutmeg
Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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