Dock and cheese quiche
A Dock and cheese quiche is a savory, open-faced tart featuring a creamy egg custard filling with dock (a leafy green similar to spinach) and melted cheese, baked in a flaky pastry crust. It typically includes ingredients like eggs, cream or milk, cheese (such as Gruyère or cheddar), dock leaves, onions, and seasonings. This dish has roots in European cuisine, particularly in regions where dock grows wild, and is often associated with rustic, home-style cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This quiche is generally high in fat and protein due to the cheese, eggs, and pastry crust, with moderate carbohydrates from the crust. It provides key nutrients like calcium, vitamin A, and iron, and a typical serving contains roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 µg |
| Selenium | 10 µg |
Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Dock, often considered a common weed, adds a unique earthy flavor and nutritional boost, making this quiche a creative way to forage and use wild greens. Culturally, it reflects a tradition of incorporating foraged ingredients into everyday meals, blending practicality with culinary creativity.
