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Homemade Spinach Gruyere Quiche

This gorgeous quiche can be made ahead of time and reheated.  It travels well and is perfect for a vegetarian option at brunch or lunch!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pastry shell or pie crust
  • 1- ounce package frozen spinach thawed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 ¼ cups gruyere comte or emmental cheese,grated, divided
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Arrange the pie pastry 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. Refrigerate until ready to fill and bake.
  3. Squeeze all the excess moisture from the thawed spinach. Set aside.
  4. If you have a high-powered professional blender (like a Vitamix) place the eggs, half and half, nutmeg and spinach in the blender and turn on low, gradually increasing the speed until emulsified and bright green. Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Season with the salt and pepper and stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Transfer the spinach mixture to the pastry shell. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses and bake for 40-45 minutes or until quiche is set. Let cool for 20 minutes before cutting.
To make the quiche without a blender
  1. 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.

Notes

  • The processing power of a professional blender is what lends the bright green color to this quiche. Chopping the spinach by hand won't achieve the same look, but the flavor will be delicious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 599mg (25%) Potassium 147mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 363mg (36%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 599mg 25%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 363mg 36%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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