Rustic Broccoli & Ham Quiche

Broccolli, with a difference.

Serves:6
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Crust:

• 4 sheets phyllo pastry
• 45 - 60 ml melted butter  

Filling

• 30 ml oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper
• 15 ml mild curry powder
• 125 g ham, chopped
• 200 g broccoli florets, cooked until just soft and well drained
• 60 ml freshly chopped coriander
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 200 g mature cheddar, grated
• 250 ml sour cream
• 3 extra large eggs
• 125 ml cream 

Method

Crust:

1. Brush the phyllo sheets lightly with butter & layer, without overlapping corners, into a greased spring form pan. Gently push into pan.

Filling:

1. Heat the oil & fry the onion & red pepper until soft. Add the curry powder & fry for 1 more minute. Add the ham, broccoli, coriander & season to taste. 
2. Mix through. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese into the base of the prepared crust. Spoon the broccoli mixture over and spread out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over. 
3. Beat the sour cream, eggs and cream together. Pour over. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 - 40 minutes until golden and set. 

Cook's notes

Leave out the ham for a vegetarian option. Add 1/2 cup of whole kernel corn to the mixture fro variety. Use 125 g thinly sliced smoked chicken instead of ham.

Credit: Lancewood