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Spicy Chorizo Quiche with Crispy Herb Chorizo Crumble and Herb Spring Salad

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This spicy chorizo quiche is rich, smoky, and full of bold flavor thanks to Portuguese chouriço, aromatic shallots, creamy cheeses, and a hint of smoked paprika. Topped with a crispy herb chourico crumble and served with a lemony spring salad, it’s the perfect make-ahead brunch or savory lunch idea.
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine French
Keyword chorizo quiche, quiche recipe, quiche with chorizo, spicy chorizo quiche
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories 410

Ingredients

For the Quiche:

  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 cup 18% cream
  • ½ Portuguese chourico finely diced
  • 1 medium shallot finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup pecorino romano cheese
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Herb Chorizo Crumble:

  • ½ Portuguese chourico finely diced
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley leaves

Herb Spring Mix Salad:

  • 2 cups spring mix greens
  • 1 handful fresh dill
  • 1 handful fresh parsley
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Zest and juice of ¼ lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a fork to gently poke holes in the bottom of the pie shell. Par-bake for 15 minutes without browning. Set aside.
  • Sauté the filling: In a pan with olive oil, sauté chourico over medium-high heat until slightly crisp. Reduce heat to medium, add shallots and garlic, cook 2 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and remove from heat.
  • Make the custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pecorino, and mozzarella. Stir in the chourico mixture.
  • Bake the quiche: Pour custard into the pre-baked shell and bake for 45 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Make the crumble: Slowly sauté remaining diced chourico in olive oil over low heat until fat renders and pieces become crisp (about 5 mins). Drain on paper towels. Once cooled, grind with parsley into a crumble.
  • Assemble the salad: Toss spring mix, dill, parsley, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together.
  • Serve: Slice quiche and plate with a small salad. Garnish with the herb chourico crumble and extra parmesan, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Info (Estimated per serving – yields 6 slices):
Calories: 410
Protein: 14g
Fat: 34g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 620mg