How to Make Quiche Thon Tomate (Tomato Tuna Quiche) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche Thon Tomate, or Tomato Tuna Quiche, is a classic French dish that combines the savory and delicate flavors of tuna and tomatoes in a rich, creamy custard encased in a flaky pastry shell. This delicious and comforting dish is perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or as part of a larger spread for a gathering with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 (9 inch) shortcrust pastry crust
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 cups light cream
  • 3 eggs
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Gruyere cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch quiche

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter.
  • Unroll pastry crust and press against the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Pierce all over with a fork. Cover with a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil; fill with ceramic pie weights.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pie weights.
  • Spread mustard over cooled crust. Cover mustard with flaked tuna. Arrange tomato slices over tuna.
  • Whisk cream, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over the tomato slices. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over the egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 211mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 250mg