Sorrel and potato quiche


Sorrel and potato quiche
For this quiche, a shortcrust pastry base is lined with potato slices, onto which a mixture of sorrel and small pieces of meat is placed, then a classic quiche filling is poured.

The taste of sorrel makes it delicious and highly original.
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Last modified on: June 18th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 1
Place a 22 cm (9-inch) diameter tart tin or circle on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.

Spread with 300 g shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée) and fill the mold.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 2
Prepare and chop ½ onion.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 10 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 3
Prepare and spin-dry 150 g sorrel.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 4
Cut 100 g cooked meat (here a leftover pork roast) into small pieces.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 5
In a large frying pan over medium heat, pour in 3 tablespoons olive oil and, when hot, add the chopped onion, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute, without browning.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 6
Add sorrel...

Stage 7 - ⌛ 2 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 7
...and stir regularly to "melt" the sorrel, which reduces enormously.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 8
Add the small pieces of meat, stir and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 9
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Cut 3 cookeds potatoes into slices, and line the bottom with the shortcrust pastry you've taken out of the fridge.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 2 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 10
Spread the onion-oseal-meat mixture over the top.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 2 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 11
Pour over 300 g quiche filling mixture.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 2 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 12
Finish with a sprinkling of 30 g grated cheese...

Stage 13 - ⌛ 25 min.
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 13
...and bake at 200°C (390°F) for approximately 25-30 minutes.

Stage 14
Sorrel and potato quiche : Stage 14
Enjoy hot or cold.
Remarks
The amount of sorrel is indicative, so use as much as you like.

The small pieces of meat can be replaced by lardons, grilled beforehand, or even omitted for a vegetarian version...
Keeping: A few days in the fridge.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe320 RDI=120 %1,310 RDI=120 %1,270 RDI=190 %3,170 RDI=160 %13,260 RDI: 160 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=8 %90 RDI=8 %90 RDI=10 %220 RDI=10 %900 RDI: 10 %
Per person50 RDI=20 %220 RDI=20 %210 RDI=30 %530 RDI=30 %2,210 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 6.20 €
  • Per person : 1.05 €

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Quiche filling mixture
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Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)
Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)

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Sorrel
Sorrel

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