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WHOLEMEAL RED AND YELLOW PEPPER QUICHE WITH P
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Eggs Cheese
Appetizers Main dish
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----PASTRY-----
2 c Whole wheat flour -- 8 oz,225g
1 pn -Salt
1/2 c Margarine, sunflower -- cubed
-4 oz, 100g
1/2 c -Ice water -- 4 fl oz, 125 ml
Butter -- for greasing
1 pn Flour
-----FILLING-----
1/2 c Butter -- or margarine
-2 oz, 50 g
1 tb Sunflower oil
2 ea Onions -- thinly sliced
1/2 ea Red pepper -- seeded & thinly
-sliced
1/2 ea Yellow pepper -- seeded & thin
-sliced
3 tb Pansies, purple -- *
2 lg Eggs -- or 3 small
1/2 c Cheddar or Gruyere cheese
-shredded, 2 oz 50 g
1 1/4 c Milk -- 1/2 pint 275 ml
Sea salt & black pepper
* The Latin name for pansies is Viola x wittrockiana,
only use in amount specified "This colourful starter
makes a great supper or lunch dish served with new
green peas or a leafy salad. Its bright colours make
it appealing to both adults and children and it easy
to make." First make the flan case; sift the flour and
salt into a large bowl and tip in the bran remaining
in the sieve. Chop the margarine into the flour with a
knife, then gently rub in with your fingertips until
the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Lift your
fingers above the bowl as you rub to keep the mixture
light or aerated (Anne's note: I would use a food
processor). Add the iced water and mix with a knife
until you have a firm dough. Lift out the dough, wrap
in cling film (Saran) and chill in the fridge for 5-10
minutes. Heat the oven to 350F/180 C/gas 4. On a
lightly floured marble or wooden surface, roll out the
dough thinly into a circle large enough to line a
8-0/20-24 cm flan dish. Grease the dish and line it
with the dough. Set aside. To make the filling, heat
the butter and oil in a shallow pan, put in the onions
and peppers and sweat (cook) gently until the
vegetables are soft but not coloured. Add the pansies.
Whisk the eggs and stir in the grated cheese and milk.
Season to taste. Pour the onion and pepper mixture
into the egg mixture and stir well. Pour into the
prepared flan case. Bake in the oven for 25-30
minutes., rising the heat a little if necessary, until
the filling is nicely puffed up and the pastry is
beginning to brown. Serve hot or cold.
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