Description
A savory Mediterranean Spinach Cheese Feta Quiche that combines fresh spinach, creamy cheeses, and a flaky pie crust for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie shell
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the pre-made pie shell into a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few moments.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy whipping cream until blended.
- Incorporate the crumbled feta, grated mozzarella, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).
- Gently mix in the sautéed spinach and onion mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
Notes
- Serves 8.
- For a spicier quiche, add more crushed red pepper.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Spinach Cheese Feta Quiche, Spinach Quiche, Feta Cheese Quiche