Homemade Spinach Gruyere Quiche

9 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR 25MINS

Homemade Spinach Gruyere Quiche

Recipe

4.3

2 ratings

Homemade Spinach Gruyere Quiche -- great for Lenten Fridays, St. Patty's Day, Easter Brunch, Meatless Monday - you name it!

Homemade Spinach Gruyere Quiche -- great for Lenten Fridays, St. Patty's Day, Easter Brunch, Meatless Monday - you name it!

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1HR 25MINS

Total Time

$2.95

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

6

us / metric

1

9-inch Pie Crust

285 g

Frozen Spinach, thawed

4

240 mL

1/4 tsp

Ground Nutmeg

1/2 tsp

1/4 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

150 g

Gruyère Cheese, grated

or Comte or Emmental

2 Tbsp

Parmesan Cheese, grated

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

316

Fat

21.7 g

Protein

15.1 g

Carbs

14.9 g

Garlic & Zest

Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.

http://www.garlicandzest.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

step 2

Arrange the 9-inch Pie Crust (1) in a pie pan, pressing firmly on the bottom and sides of the pan. Fold any overhanging edges of the pastry under itself and using your fingers or the tines of a fork, press the edges to form a decorative rim.

step 2 Arrange the 9-inch Pie Crust (1) in a pie pan, pressing firmly on the bottom and sides of the pan. Fold any overhanging edges of the pastry under itself and using your fingers or the tines of a fork, press the edges to form a decorative rim.

step 3

Squeeze all the excess moisture from the Frozen Spinach (285 g) and set aside.

step 3 Squeeze all the excess moisture from the Frozen Spinach (285 g) and set aside.

step 4

If you have a high-powered professional blender (like a Vitamix) place the Eggs (4), Half and Half (240 mL), Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp), and spinach in the blender and turn on low, gradually increasing the speed until emulsified and bright green.

step 4 If you have a high-powered professional blender (like a Vitamix) place the Eggs (4), Half and Half (240 mL), Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp), and spinach in the blender and turn on low, gradually increasing the speed until emulsified and bright green.

step 5

Without a blender: Finely chop the spinach. Whisk the eggs and half and half in a large bowl until well combined, then stir in the spinach, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined and proceed with the recipe.

step 6

Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Season with Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).

step 6 Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Season with Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).

step 7

Stir in 1 cup of the Gruyère Cheese (120 g).

step 7 Stir in 1 cup of the Gruyère Cheese (120 g).

step 8

Transfer the spinach mixture to the pastry shell.

step 8 Transfer the spinach mixture to the pastry shell.

step 9

Sprinkle with the remaining grated Gruyère Cheese (4 Tbsp) and grated Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp). Bake for 40-45 minutes or until quiche is set.

step 9 Sprinkle with the remaining grated Gruyère Cheese (4 Tbsp) and grated Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp). Bake for 40-45 minutes or until quiche is set.

step 10

Let cool for 20 minutes before cutting. Serve and enjoy!

step 10 Let cool for 20 minutes before cutting. Serve and enjoy!

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