Cabbage & smoked ham quiche

This cabbage and smoked ham quiche is deliciously easy, and it can be made in advance, which is a huge plus when you're planning a party and don't have enough time to cook everything just before serving. It can be used as a side dish or as a main dish, paired with a great salad.

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Here are the ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour (all purpose or whole wheat, whichever you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
• 4 large eggs
• 2 table spoons of olive oil
• water (to add as needed)
• 2 cups of chopped cabbage leaves
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 thick slice of smoked ham, cut into small bits
• 1 large onion, chopped
• your favorite vegetable seasoning (I use Provence herbs)
• salt, pepper and powdered garlic to taste

To make the the crust combine flour, margarine and one egg in a bowl. Slowly add water and mix (using your hand is the fastest way) until you have a uniform ball of dough. Let the dough rest for a while. Put the onion and the smoked ham in a plan with the olive oil and a bit of water (in necessary).

When the onion has turned a nice golden-ish color, add the cabbage, the carrot and the seasonings. Adjust the level of water if needed, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and then let everything simmer for about 10 minutes.

Spread the crust dough over the bottom and the sides of a pie mold and pour the cabbage mix over the crust, taking care not to add a lot of liquid. In another bowl, whisk the remaining three eggs and then pour them as evenly as possible over the vegetables.

Put it in the oven at 180º C for about 35 minutes or until the crust starts to look golden. Serve it hot or cold, according to your preference.

This is an easy recipe that allows you to make a colorful, healthy meal from scratch in a short amount of time, and it has endless possibilities for variation.

Enjoy!