Description
This Spinach Feta Quiche is a delightful savory pie perfect for brunch or any meal. With a flaky pie crust filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, onions, feta cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, this vegetarian quiche is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pre-bake the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish for 8 minutes.
- Sauté Onion and Spinach: In a skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Filling: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix in the spinach mixture and feta cheese.
- Bake: Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let the quiche cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Variations: Use kale or Swiss chard; add sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
