Autumn is the season of comfort food. Warm flavors, rich aromas, and colorful seasonal vegetables like pumpkin make this the perfect time for a savory quiche. This quiche combines the gentle sweetness of pumpkin with creamy goat cheese and fresh spinach. Ideal as a main dish for a weekday dinner, but also surprising enough to serve at a dinner with friends or family.
With the help of your blender and air fryer, this dish is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 roll fresh puff pastry
- 300 g pumpkin (diced)
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 eggs (cooked in an egg cooker)
- 150 ml cooking cream
- 100 g soft goat cheese
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Prepare the pumpkin
- Peel the pumpkin and cut into small cubes of about 2 cm.
- Bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the cubes for 8–10 minutes, until soft but not falling apart. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. Sauté onion and garlic
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
- Sauté the chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until translucent and lightly golden. This adds extra depth to the filling.
3. Make the filling
- Place the pumpkin, sautéed onion and garlic, cooked eggs, and cream into the blender.
- Blend until smooth. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prefer a chunkier texture? Blend less so small pumpkin pieces remain visible.
4. Assemble the quiche
- Line a quiche tin, baking dish, or air fryer-safe pan with puff pastry. Make sure the bottom and sides are well covered.
- Prick a few holes in the base with a fork so the pastry doesn’t rise too much.
- Spread the fresh spinach on the base. Pour the pumpkin mixture over it.
- Crumble the goat cheese on top and spread evenly.
5. Bake
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Carefully place the dish inside and bake the quiche for 25–30 minutes. The top should be golden brown and firm.
- Using a regular oven? Bake for 35–40 minutes at 180°C.
6. Serve
- Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before cutting. This keeps the filling firm.
- Serve warm, optionally with a fresh salad or a bowl of soup for a complete autumn menu.
Tip: Make a more luxurious version by adding walnuts or pieces of feta.
