Description
This fresh spinach quiche combines tender spinach, creamy cheeses, eggs, and herbs in a flaky pie crust, creating a delicious vegetarian dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or light dinner occasions.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Cheese Filling
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the refrigerated pie crust into a pie dish. Gently press the crust against the sides and bottom of the dish to evenly line it.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Then add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Mix Egg Base: In a bowl, whisk together the 5 large eggs, whole milk, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Filling: Evenly spread the cooked spinach and onion mixture over the pie crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheeses over the vegetables.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the cheese and vegetable layer inside the crust.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is completely set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from cooked spinach thoroughly to prevent the quiche from becoming watery.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables such as mushrooms, tomatoes, or zucchini for added flavor and variety.
- This quiche is delicious served warm from the oven or chilled later for a refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
