Charity Chomp: No crust? No problem!

Friday 28 July 2023

Can't work out how to make a pastry crust? This recipe is the one for you – whilst this quiche may be crustless, it's full of flavour.

This week's Charity Chomp comes from Caring Cooks, a charity which provide nutritious food to families across the island as well as hot meals and cooking education in schools.

This recipe serves two adults or one adult and two young children. Anyone wanting to feed more mouths can simply double the ingredients to serve up to four adults or two adults and four young children.

ALLERGY NOTE: Contains egg and dairy.

Crustless veggie quiche and baked potato

Ingredients:

• Half a pepper

• One small onion

• Half a courgette

• Five cherry tomatoes

• Two tablespoons of sweetcorn

• Four medium eggs (free range)

• 50g of mature cheddar cheese

• 60ml of milk

• Two jacket potatoes

• Salt and pepper

• A drizzle of olive oil

Equipment:

• Chef’s prep knife

• Chopping board

• Baking tray

• Grater

• Measuring jug

• Oven proof dish

• Whisk

• Fork

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 220°c. Pierce the potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 60 to 80 minutes, reduce the heat to 200°c after 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the vegetables – de-seed the pepper, peel the onion and dice into 1-2cm square. Cut the courgette length ways in to quarters and cubes. Place onto a baking tray, drizzle will a little oil and roast in hot oven for 10 minutes.

3. Prepare the egg mix - measure the milk into measuring jug, add the eggs and seasoning and whisk to combine.

4. Grate the cheese and add the egg mixture.

5. Lightly grease the oven proof dish, scatter in the roasted vegetables & sweet corn. Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly and gently pour over the vegetables. Half the cherry tomatoes and place them on the top.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the quiche is firm to touch. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

7. Enjoy!

Remember, there's one key rule with Charity Chomp... if you think it's delicious, donate! 

Click HERE to support Caring Cooks. 

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