Asparagus Pie

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

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

Step 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.

Step 4
Transfer asparagus to the prepared pan and pour batter evenly over top.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed on top and browned around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.