Asparagus Pie

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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