Description
Indulge in a delightful Spinach and Feta Quiche, a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch. This savory quiche is filled with the goodness of fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, all nestled in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Assemble Quiche: Spread the spinach mixture in the pie crust, sprinkle feta over the top, and pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Let it rest before slicing.
Notes
- You can use thawed frozen spinach, ensuring to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Enhance the flavor with sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
