Crustless cheddar, ham & mushroom quiche

This quiche makes a satisfying supper option when you don't feel like cooking anything too complicated

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

30ml (2 tbsp) oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

200g (1 punnet) button mushrooms, sliced

125g ham/gammon or bacon*, cubed

100g mature cheddar cheese, grated

3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten

30ml (2 tbsp) cake flour

5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder

500ml (2 cups) milk

Pinch of mixed dried herbs

Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Method:

1) Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion till soft and golden.

2) Add the garlic and peppers and fry for 2-3 minutes.

3) Add the mushrooms and fry till the liquid has cooked away.

4) Add the ham/gammon or bacon and fry for a couple of minutes.

5) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture to a greased 2-litre ovenproof dish. Sprinkle cheese over the top.

6) In a bowl, combine the eggs, flour and mustard powder. Whisk well until smooth. Add the milk, dried herbs, parsley and seasoning and mix well.

7) Pour the egg mixture over the onion and cheese mixture. Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes until puffed up and golden brown. Slice and serve warm.

*Cook's tip: Don't eat pork?You can replace the ham/gammon or bacon with  1 can of well-drained flaked tuna.