Courgette Quiche

Ingredients

1 quantity wholemeal pastry:

• 225 g plain wholemeal flour
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of paprika
• 100 g margarine
• 23 tbsp cold water

Filling

• 450 g courgettes, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp oil
• 100 g Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 300 ml milk
• Salt and pepper

Garnish

• Tomato slices
• Cress

Cooking Process

1. Sift the flour ,salt and pepper and paprika into a bowl.
2. Cut the margarine into small pieces and rub into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add enough water to mix to a soft dough.
4. Roll out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20 cm/ 8 inch flan dish or ring placed on a baking tray.
5. Cook the courgettes , garlic and onion in the oil until softened.
6. Arrange in the pastry case and sprinkle over the grated Cheddar .
7. Lightly beat the eggs , milk and seasoning together, pour over the cheese mixture.
8. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 30-40 minutes.
9. Garnish with tomato and cress and accompany with a coleslaw salad.

Bon Apetite!