Asparagus Pie

Delight your taste buds with this savory and elegant Asparagus Pie, a perfect centerpiece for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Featuring tender, sautéed asparagus paired with caramelized onions and garlic, this recipe is enveloped in a flaky, golden pie crust and filled with a rich, creamy custard made from eggs, heavy cream, milk, and a touch of nutmeg. The crowning touch is a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, which adds a nutty, savory flavor to every luscious bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe offers an effortless way to celebrate the fresh flavors of asparagus season. Serve this versatile dish warm to impress guests or enjoy it as a delightful vegetarian main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams Fresh asparagus
• 1 9-inch Frozen pie crust
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 3 large Eggs
• 120 milliliters Heavy cream
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are just tender.

Step 6

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 7

Roll out the frozen pie crust into a pie dish. Trim any excess overhang, then prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.

Step 8

Spread the asparagus and onion mixture evenly over the base of the pie crust.

Step 9

Pour the egg and cream mixture over the asparagus mixture.

Step 10

Transfer the pie to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 11

Allow the pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	905.7 grams (905.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1604

Total Fat 115.00g	147%
Saturated Fat 49.30g	247%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 734mg	245%
Sodium 2774mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 87.10g	32%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 15.00g
Protein 54.60g	109%

Vitamin D 150IU	751%
Calcium 825mg	63%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1145mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 21.8%