3leekswhite and light green parts only, thinly sliced and washed
1tablespoonolive oil
1cupspinachchopped
1/2cupromaine and green leaf lettucechopped
4large eggs
1cupheavy cream
1cupgrated cheeseGruyère or Cheddar
Salt and pepperto taste
For the Cilantro Pesto Drizzle:
1cupfresh cilantro leaves
1clovegarlic
1/4cuppine nuts or walnuts
1/3cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1/4cupolive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
For the Quiche:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork. Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes until slightly golden.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Let them cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked leeks, chopped spinach, romaine, green leaf lettuce, and grated cheese.
Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
Let the quiche cool slightly before serving.
For the Cilantro Pesto Drizzle:
In a food processor, blend together cilantro leaves, garlic, nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve slices of the quiche with a drizzle of the cilantro pesto over the top or on the side.
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