Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche
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Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche
Description
The recipe begins by dicing the vegetables and slicing turkey sausage into bite-sized pieces, then sautéing the onion, bell pepper, sausage, and mushrooms until softened and cooked through. Frozen spinach is carefully drained to remove excess water before being added and mixed with shredded pepper jack cheese until melted into the vegetables. A mixture of whole eggs, liquid egg white, almond milk, and a seasoning blend is whisked together and combined with the vegetable and cheese mixture.
The combined ingredients are poured into a baking dish and baked at a moderate temperature until set, creating a quiche with a tender, slightly firm texture distinguishing it from crusted versions. The pepper jack adds a mild spicy note while the feta provides salty tang and creaminess.
The quiche can be enjoyed warm or reheated, making it versatile for meals. Using fresh spinach instead of frozen is an option with adjusted quantity. The crustless nature simplifies preparation and reduces carbohydrates compared to traditional quiches.
The dish stores well refrigerated for several days and can be frozen up to three months, retaining flavor and texture when reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 6 egg
- ½ cup egg white, liquid form
- ½ cup almond milk can use half & half or heavy cream, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp Green Goddess seasoning Trader Joe's
- 6 links turkey sausage
- ½ cup onion white, diced
- ½ cup red pepper diced
- ½ cup mushroom diced
- ⅔ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup spinach frozen
Instructions
- First, use a vegetable chopper to dice the white onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Chop the sausage links into ½” slices.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Once warm, add the bell pepper, onion, and sausage into the skillet. Cook until the peppers are translucent and sausage is fully cooked (if not using pre-cooked). Add the mushrooms into the mixture half way through.
- Prep the spinach. If using frozen spinach which means it’s CRUCIAL that you remove excess water. Allow the frozen spinach to thaw or heat it up in the microwave for 30 seconds. Wrap your spinach in paper towel, and over the sink or a bowl use your hands to generously squeeze the water out similar to ringing out a sponge.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the drained spinach to the skillet and use a rubber spatula to break it apart. Add in the pepper jack cheese. Stir all together until the spinach is broken down, the cheese is gooey, and all of the veggies are soft and well cooked.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add egg whites, too. Whisk together until the yolks are broken down, and add in the milk. Whisk again. Stir in green goddess seasoning.
- Then, spray a pie dish with cooking spray. Add in all of the vegetables, sausage, and cheese from the skillet to the pie dish. Add the egg mixture over the veggies and then sprinkle all of the feta cheese on top. Stir slightly so it’s combined.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center of the quiche is completely firm. Stick with a toothpick to check for doneness as you would a cake or brownies.
- Top with fresh avocado, tomatoes, more feta crumbles, etc. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use 2 cups of fresh spinach instead of 1 cup frozen; fresh will wilt during cooking.
- For a traditional quiche, pour the mixture over a pre-made pie crust before baking.
- Store the quiche covered in the baking dish in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in short intervals in the microwave until warmed through.
- Freeze the quiche for up to 3 months to maintain freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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