The Ultimate Asparagus Pie: A Mouthwatering Delight!

This asparagus pie is like a savory clafoutis.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

  • ½cupflour

  • 1teaspoonchopped fresh thyme

  • ¾teaspoonwhite sugar

  • ¾teaspoonsalt, divided

  • 1pinchfresh ground black pepper

  • 1 ¼cupsmilk

  • 3largeeggs

  • 1tablespoonlemon zest

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

  2. Stir flour, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, then whisk in eggs and lemon zest until batter is smooth.

  3. Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is dark green and coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Transfer asparagus to the prepared pan and pour batter evenly over top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed on top and browned around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
7%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
282mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
2g
5%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
4mg
22%
Calcium
72mg
6%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
210mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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