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Mediterranean Quiche with Spinach

This Mediterranean quiche with spinach is packed with veggies and flavor!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mediterranean quiche
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Anne Lawton
Scale this Recipe 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 to 4 medium potatoes shredded which will make about 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Use a paper towel to coat a 9 inch pie plate with 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Shred 3 to 4 medium potatoes using a hand grater or food processor.Place them in a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze excess moisture out.
  • Unwrap the potato shreds and spread them into the prepared pie plate.
  • Use a spatula or your hands to press the shredded potatoes into the pie plate.
  • Spread 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over the top of the potato crust with a pastry brush and place the crust into the oven; bake until the potatoes begin to turn brown - about 20 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, chop a 1/2 cup onion chopped, 2 cups baby spinach, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes and 1/4 cup kalamata olives.
  • Whisk 6 eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk1 teaspoon dried oregano together.
  • Once the crust has finished baking, remove it from the oven and reduce the heat to 375 degrees f.
  • Top the cooked crust with spinach, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, onions and 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the pie plate.
  • Bake until set; about 30 to 40 minutes.

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Notes

Insert a knife about one inch from the center of the quiche to test for doneness. If the knife comes out clean the quiche is cooked.  
Allow 5 to 10 minutes for the quiche to cool off before serving.
See blog post above for recipe variations, tips and serving suggestions.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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