25-06-2025
Recipe of the day: Easy Tuna Quiche Niçoise
Quick to bake, Tuna Quiche Niçoise is a delightful, savoury dish that combines the classic flavours of a traditional Niçoise salad with the richness of a quiche.
This dish features a crisp, buttery pastry crust filled with a creamy mixture of fresh eggs, flaky tuna, tender green beans, ripe tomatoes, and briny olives. Seasoned with herbs like dill and basil, it offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Perfect for brunch or a light lunch, this quiche is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a standout centrepiece for any gathering. Serve warm or at room temperature for a satisfying meal.
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Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
8 large eggs
30ml (2 tbsp) flour
150ml cream
Seasoning, to taste
1 can of tuna, drained
200g asparagus or
150g black olives (pitted)
200g tomatoes, chopped or cherry tomatoes, halved
30g basil, finely chopped
Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Whisk eggs, flour and cream together with seasoning.
In an ovenproof casserole dish, place the tuna, chopped asparagus or broccoli, olives, tomatoes, and basil.
Pour over the egg mixture and decorate with a few cocktail tomato halves and asparagus pieces (if using).
Bake until set and golden, about 30–40 minutes. Serve hot or cold with a crisp green salad.
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