Spinach quiche, or quiche Florentine, is a wonderful vegetarian quiche recipe.
The spinach, cream, cheese and onion combination is wonderful and may actually get a non-spinach eater to the table.
Quiche recipes are so easy to make for lunch, brunch or dinner. They are perfect for a brunch or breakfast buffet. Add a salad and it’s the perfect light lunch or dinner.
The spinach and eggs in this recipe are both very healthy for us.
Spinach Quiche Recipe (Quiche Florentine)
This spinach quiche, or quiche Florentine, is a wonderful vegetarian quiche recipe.The spinach, cream, cheese and onion combination is fantastic
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust, 9", partially baked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 packages frozen spinach, cooked, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté onions until tender.
- In bowl combine spinach, onions, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Beat cream and eggs together and combine with the spinach mixture. Pour into the pie shell, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 12162IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 3mg
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Makes one quiche, 6 servings.
Tips:
- Try brushing Dijon mustard (or a mustard of your own preference) on the bottom of the pie shell before putting the filling in. It adds extra flavor.
If you like our Spinach Quiche recipe, have a look at our Cheddar Bacon Broccoli Quiche.
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