Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.67 cup

whole wheat flour

1 pinch

salt

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 tbsp

butter cold

2 tbsp

cold water

1 unit

cooking spray

1 unit

chile pepper poblano

grilled, peeled, and seeded

1 unit

onion

in half-moons

2 unit

scallions

with tops, minced

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

ground

0.75 cup

low fat evaporated milk

1 tsp

ground mustard

2 unit

eggs

1 pinch

ground nutmeg

0.5 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded

1 tbsp

Parmesan cheese

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat the oven to 210 Celsius.

Step 2
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and vegetable oil.

Step 3
~3 min

Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4
~3 min

Add cold water and mix with your hands to form a ball of dough.

Step 5
~3 min

Press the dough into the bottom of a pie pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and fill with uncooked rice to weigh it down.

Step 7
~3 min

Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the rice and plastic wrap.

Step 8
~3 min

Return the crust to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

In a skillet, sauté the onion and poblano pepper in cooking spray until the onion begins to brown.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the minced scallions and season with salt and pepper.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook for 2 minutes and set aside.

Step 12
~3 min

In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, mustard, evaporated milk, and ground nutmeg.

Step 13
~3 min

Lightly season with salt and pepper.

Step 14
~3 min

Place the sautéed onion and poblano pepper on the prebaked crust.

Step 15
~3 min

Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 16
~3 min

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese.

Step 17
~3 min

Dust with Parmesan cheese.

Step 18
~3 min

Increase oven temperature to 200 C.

Step 19
~3 min

Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the quiche is firm to the touch.

Step 20
~3 min

Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the poblano pepper over an open flame for the best smoky flavor.

Use different cheeses for varied flavor profiles.

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the filling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad for a light lunch.

Pair with a fruit salad for brunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Side salad with vinaigrette
Fresh fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Poblanos are a staple in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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