Sweet potato crust quiche

Steps6

1. 1

   Step 1. Bake the sweet potatoes

   42m 30s

   Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until completely tender.

2. 2

   Step 2. Roast the broccolini

   15 min

   For the final 15 minutes of cooking, add the broccolini to the oven. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and roast until tender and starting to crisp around the edges.

3. 3

   Step 3. Form the sweet potato crust

   Reduce oven temperature to 180°C. Line a baking dish with baking paper. Add the cooked sweet potatoes and use the back of a spoon or glass to squash them down firmly, spreading them across the base and up the sides to form a crust.

4. 4

   Step 4. Scatter the filling

   Scatter over the basil, peas, spring onion, roasted broccolini, lemon zest and crumbled feta.

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5. 5

   Step 5. Pour the egg mixture

   Whisk the eggs well with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then pour evenly over the filling.

6. 6

   Step 6. Bake the quiche

   37m 30s

   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the egg is set in the centre and the top is lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.