Description
A savory and satisfying spinach and feta quiche with a buttery crust, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch pie crust (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz (about 5 cups) fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and drained)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half‑and‑half or whole milk
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Place pie crust in a 9‑inch tart or pie pan, crimp edges, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add spinach by the handful and cook until wilted (fresh) or heated through (frozen). If using fresh, cook until nearly all moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half‑and‑half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly in the pie crust. Sprinkle feta and shredded cheese on top.
- Pour egg mixture over the filling, distributing evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and top is lightly golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version, use a gluten‑free pie crust.
- Substitute ricotta or goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for a non‑vegetarian version.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in a low oven to maintain crisp crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of quiche)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg