Ingredients

• For the Shortcrust Pastry:
• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 2 Tbsp ice cold water
• 120g cold butter, cubed
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• For the Filling:
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 200g streaky bacon, diced
• 1 cup fresh brown mushrooms, sliced thinly
• 1 cup zucchini, cubed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 6 - 7 baby tomatoes (sliced in half)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 250ml thickened cream
• 5 large eggs, lightly beatened
• 1 tsp of mixed Italian herbs
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. To make the Pastry:

2. Shift the flour into a bowl. Add in the cubed butter, olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste) and using your finger tips (or a pastry cutter) rub the mixture until it resembles a breadcrumb mixture.

3. Gradually add the ice cold water and mix into the crumbs until it the mixture comes together.

4. Knead until smooth but don’t over handle the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. Preheat oven to 200°C. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use it to line a 9 inche pie tin with removable base. Trim the edges.

6. Line the base of a tray with non-stick baking paper and fill with rice or baking beans. Place on the tray and bake for 15 minutes. Remove paper and rice.

7. Brush the pastry with a little of the egg mix and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Then prepare the filing for the quiche.

8. To make the Filing:

9. Heat oil in a pan. Add the bacon and cook until lightly browned. Then add in the chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes (until onions are transparent).

10. Throw in the vegetables. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are slightly soften.

11. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream and eggs together. Then add in the seasoning.

12. Spoon the vegetables into the partially baked tart. Then pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Randomly spread the halfed tomatoes (faced down) over the tart. Then sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the quiche.

13. Bake for 30 – 40 minutes or until just set (test with skewer).

14. Serve warm on it’s own or with a side salad.

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