
Savory Breakfast Clafoutis with Asparagus, Leek, and Goat Cheese
An original and elegant baked breakfast: a light egg-and-yogurt batter wrapped around sautéed asparagus, sweet leek, and creamy goat cheese, finished with chives and lemon zest. Ideal for a special brunch or make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
- 200 g green asparagus (woody ends removed, cut into 1.2-inch pieces)
- 120 g leek (white and light green parts only, thinly sliced)
- 15 ml olive oil (for sautéing and greasing the dish)
- 5 units eggs (room temperature)
- 120 g plain yogurt (whole milk or mild Greek-style)
- 120 ml milk (whole or 2% milk)
- 40 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 80 g goat cheese (crumbled)
- 25 g grated Parmesan cheese (for flavor and browning)
- 10 g fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 2 g lemon zest (finely grated)
- 4 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 g nutmeg (optional)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190 °C / 375 °F. Lightly grease a small round or rectangular baking dish with a little of the olive oil.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil, the leek, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the asparagus and sauté for 4 more minutes, until tender but still vibrant. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the plain yogurt and milk, and mix until smooth.
- 4
Add the sifted all-purpose flour, remaining salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
- 5
Stir in half of the fresh chives, half of the lemon zest, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- 6
Spread the sautéed leek and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. Pour the batter evenly over the top.
- 7
Scatter the crumbled goat cheese and the remaining grated Parmesan cheese over the surface.
- 8
Bake for 24 to 26 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. For extra color, broil for 1 to 2 additional minutes, watching closely.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Finish with the remaining fresh chives and lemon zest on top.
- 10
Serve warm, sliced into portions. Adjust with a little more black pepper if desired.
Chef tips
For a more delicate texture, let the sautéed vegetables cool slightly before assembling. If using a thick ceramic baking dish, it may need 2 to 4 extra minutes in the oven.
Substitutions
You can swap the goat cheese for feta if you prefer a saltier flavor. Chives can be replaced with dill or parsley. Asparagus can be replaced with thin half-moons of zucchini, sautéed for the same amount of time.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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