Ham tomato and parmesan quiche

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Cooking time: More than 1 hour

Healthy options: Lactose free

Serves: 4

Type: Quiche

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Ingredients

12⁄3 cups plain flour
100g lactose-free margarine
1⁄2 cup (70g) diced ham
1⁄4 cup semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 eggs
11⁄2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
13⁄4 cups soy milk
Green salad and crusty bread, to serve

Preparation method

1. Place flour and margarine in a food processor. Season with salt and black pepper. Process using Pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add 2 tablespoons icy water; process until dough forms on the blade, adding up to 1⁄2 tablespoon more water if necessary. Knead gently on a floured board until smooth. Shape into a disc; wrap in baking paper. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Roll out pastry between sheets of baking paper to fit a lightly greased 3.5cm deep, 22.5cm (base measurement) fluted tart pan with removable base. Trim edges and, using a fork, lightly prick pastry all over. Freeze for 15 minutes.

3. Place tart on a baking tray. Line pastry with baking paper; half-fill with dried beans or rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove weights and paper; bake for 8-10 minutes more or until firm and just crisp. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C/160°C. Cool pastry for 10 minutes.

4. Combine ham, tomato, cheese and parsley; sprinkle into pastry. Whisk eggs, mustard and milk in a jug; season with black pepper. Pour into shell. Bake for 35 minutes or until custard is set. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salad and bread.

Try adding other fillings – sliced olives, steamed asparagus, sliced green onion, frozen peas, singly or in combination, to measure about 3⁄4 cup. Best served warm or at room temperature.

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