Description
A nutrient-packed, dairy-rich spinach quiche with flaky crust and tender greens. This vegetarian, French-inspired dish balances richness with freshness, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Pie Crust (Homemade/Store-Bought)
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
3 large egg yolks
1 cup whole milk or coconut milk
1/4 cup salted butter or olive oil
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
1 small peeled red onion
2 cloves minced garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Roll pie crust into greased 28cm tart pan
Trim edges and prick crust with fork
Sauté spinach in salted butter or olive oil until wilted
Finely dice red onion
Whisk egg yolks, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper
Layer cooked spinach, onion, and garlic into crust
Pour custard mixture evenly
Bake for 35 minutes until golden
Notes
Blanch spinach 30 seconds before adding to custard
Use frozen spinach if fresh unavailable (2 cups thawed)
Adjust seasoning before baking for optimal flavor
Coconut milk makes excellent dairy-free option
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th quiche)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 280mg