Spinach Veggie And Feta Quiche |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I came up with this fancy yet simple recipe for a birthday luncheon I hosted! It's healthy, hearty and also easy enough for any Saturday morning. Ingredients:
2 tbs olive oil |
1-2 tbs butter |
1 roasted red pepper, diced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 green onions, (use both green and white) chopped |
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped |
1 box frozen spinach, thawed and drained very well, and chopped |
pinch of kosher salt (not much, as cheeses have a lot of sodium) |
pinch of pepper |
3 eggs |
2 egg yolks |
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese (you could use light) |
1 cup whole milk |
1 ready made, deep dish pie crust, in tin pan |
handful of parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Melt butter in olive oil, in a large skillet, over meduim heat
3. Saute green onion, garlic and roasted pepper for 3-5 minutes, until tender
4. Add mushrooms
5. Cook 1-2 minutes
6. Add spinach and warm through, stirring to combine
7. Add pinch of salt and pepper
8. Add feta and mix well.
9. Remove from heat and let cool.
10. Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, yolks, milk and small pinch of salt and pepper
11. Once cooled, spoon and press spinach mixture into thawed pie crust
12. Pour egg mixture, slowly over and into spinach mixture, stirring gently to incorporate
13. Top with handful of parmesan cheese
14. Bake at 375 for 1 hour, until top is slightly brown and eggs are cooked through.
15. Enjoy!
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