Roasted Squash, Sage and Hazelnut Quiche
2 cups squash/pumpkin, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup hazelnut flour
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp hazelnut oil
2-3 tbsp ice cold water
4 eggs
4 fresh sage leaves
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup hazelnuts
Here’s how
- Place the peeled and diced squash onto a roasting tray and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven 320°F (160°C) for 20 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile to make the pastry, blend together the plain flour and hazelnut flour together in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cubes of butter and rub together to form a crumble type texture. Add the oil and water and stir together to form a soft ball of dough.
- Place the pastry into the fridge to rest for 15 minutes.
- Once the pastry has rested, remove from the fridge and roll out to line a fluted tin or pie dish.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Add the chopped onions, sage and grated cheese to the base of the pastry tin. Transfer the roasted squash on top of the chopped onions and scatter in the hazelnuts.
- Pour over the egg mixture and finish with a couple of sage leaves.
- Place the quiche on a tray and bake in a pre-heated oven 340°F (170°C) for 30-40 minutes.