This quiche dish is tremendous straightforward to organize and pop within the oven. Plus the smoked salmon is filled with omega-3 fatty acids which may help increase mind well being.

Elements

• 150 g salted butter, cubed
• 300 g wholemeal flour
• 1/2 head broccoli, minimize into small florets
• 3 giant eggs, crushed
• 250 ml double cream
• 1 lemon, zest finely grated
• 3 tbsp recent dill, roughly chopped
• 100 g smoked salmon, minimize into bite-sized items
• salt
• freshly floor black pepper

Methodology

Step 1.
Rub the butter into the flour till the combination resembles effective breadcrumbs. Add simply sufficient chilly water to deliver the pastry collectively right into a pliable dough, being cautious to not over-knead it. Wrap in cling movie and chill within the fridge for half-hour.

Step 2.
In the meantime, cook dinner the broccoli in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then plunge into chilly water and drain properly. Depart to dry on kitchen paper.

Step 3.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180° fan).

Step 4.
Roll out the pastry and use it to line a 23 cm (9-inch) spherical tart case. Prick the pastry throughout, line with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans or rice.

Step 5.
Bake the pastry for 10 minutes then take away the paper and baking beans. Brush the within with just a little of the crushed egg, then return to the oven for 8 minutes or till crisp.

Step 6.
Whereas the pastry is baking, whisk the remainder of the egg in a big jug with a pinch of salt and pepper, the double cream, lemon zest and dill.

Step 7.
Prepare the salmon and broccoli within the pastry case, then pour within the egg combination.

Step 8.
Cut back the oven temperature to 170°C (150° fan). Bake the quiche for 30 – 40 minutes or till the filling has set with only a slight wobble within the centre. Serve heat or at room temperature.

Serves 6 – 8