Red Capsicum, Ham and Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
6Serves
EasyDifficulty
30 MINSPreparation
40 MINSCooking
A classic quiche with a 21st century makeover. The addition of a healthier sweet potato crust adds sweetness, flavour and extra veg in your day! Winning!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red capsicum, diced
150g shaved ham
5 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
1 1/3 cups (160g) grated cheddar cheese
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red capsicum, diced
150g shaved ham
5 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
1 1/3 cups (160g) grated cheddar cheese
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced). Arrange the sweet potato over the base and sides of a 27cm microwave-safe shallow quiche or pie dish in an overlapping pattern ensuring you leave no empty spaces. (don’t use a loose bottomed tin as the filling will seep out). Cover with cling wrap or a plate and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until slightly tender. Allow to cool slightly before carefully removing from the microwave.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add red capsicum and cook for a further 3-5 minutes or until softened.
- Place ham evenly over sweet potato base and top evenly with the onion and capsicum mixture.
- Whisk the eggs, milk and cheddar until combined, season to taste and pour over ham and vegetable mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 180C for 20 minutes, remove foil and cook for a further 10 minutes or until potato is cooked through and filling has just set.
Handy Tips
If you cut potato slices a little too thick, don’t worry – just make sure you microwave the potato for a little longer and add a dash of water to help steam them through.