Asparagus Pie

This asparagus pie, made with a lemon-flavored egg custard, is similar to a clafoutis and makes a perfect spring side dish or vegetarian main course.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.75 teaspoon white sugar
• 1.25 cups milk
• 0.5 cup flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

Step 2

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is dark green and coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir together flour, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, then whisk in eggs and lemon zest until batter is smooth.

Step 4

Transfer asparagus to the prepared pan and pour batter evenly over the top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is puffed and the edges are browned, 40 to 45 minutes.