Katharina Kjeldgaard: Leek quiche
By Katharina Kjeldgaard
This is one of my go-to quiches. It’s one of those simple dishes that feel both comforting and fresh. The soft, gently cooked leeks pair beautifully with eggs and cheese, while a touch of lemon, thyme and nutmeg adds a bit more flavour. What I also like about this quiche is how versatile it is. It works for lunch, dinner and even the next day. It can easily be adapted with different vegetables, herbs or cheeses, depending on the season and what you have on hand.
Tip: Try adding vegetables like spinach, mushrooms or asparagus for extra depth. You can play with fresh herbs or a little extra lemon to suit your taste.
Amount: 6
Easy to make
Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
Pastry
120 g wheat flour
120 g whole wheat flour
35 g sesame seeds
1 tsp coarse salt
100 g cold butter
3 tbsp water
Filling
2 tbsp olive oil
3 leeks (both the white part and the green part)
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp nutmeg
zest of 1/2 lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
100 ml milk
4 eggs
75 g grated cheese
Instructions:
Cut the butter into cubes and rub it into the flour, sesame seeds, and salt in a bowl.
Bring the dough together with water until you can form a firm ball. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and place it in a greased quiche tin (26 cm). Prick the base with a fork.
Blind-bake for 15 minutes at 200°C.
Slice the leeks into thin rings. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the leeks over medium heat until they become translucent and tender. It takes about 10 minutes.
Add salt, pepper, thyme, nutmeg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Fry for about 1 minute. Then turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove.
Whisk the milk and eggs together in a bowl. Add all the cheese and mix well.
Spread the leeks evenly over the pre-baked crust, then pour the egg mixture over. Use a fork to gently mix everything together.
Bake the quiche for 25–30 minutes in the middle of the oven at 200°C, or until set when you insert a fork in the centre.
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