Asparagus Pie

Asparagus Pie
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    476

Imagine a savory clafoutis, bursting with fresh spring asparagus. This Asparagus Pie is a delightful combination of creamy custard and tender vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or elegant side dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    80 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    282 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth, then whisk in the eggs and lemon zest until the batter is homogenous. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and lightly coated with butter, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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Recipe View Transfer the asparagus to the prepared pie pan and pour the batter evenly over the top. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the top is puffed and golden brown, and the edges are set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. (45 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, try adding 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the batter.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs, such as chives or parsley.
If you don't have fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme can be substituted.
Ensure your asparagus pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
The pie is best served warm or at room temperature.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 158 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Callie Mertz

    This pie was a huge hit at our brunch! The lemon zest really brightened up the flavors.

  • Garland Kozey

    My family loved this! Even my picky eater enjoyed the asparagus.

  • Kyla Koss

    I added some crumbled goat cheese on top before baking and it was amazing!

  • Dock Crist

    So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

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