Description
Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche is a flavorful, gluten-free dish that combines fresh spinach, creamy feta, Parmesan, and eggs for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this simple recipe is packed with nutrition and comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
- 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ – 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small white onion, diced
- 5 eggs
- ⅔ cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- Butter or non-stick spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a pie dish with butter or non-stick spray. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan at the bottom for a cheesy crust.
- Sauté Spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Transfer to a bowl.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Mix crumbled feta into the spinach, then combine with the egg mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
- Pour into Dish: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared pie dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake: Bake for 50 minutes or until the center is set and lightly golden. A knife inserted should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Drain spinach well after cooking to avoid excess moisture in the quiche.
- Make it dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and cheese alternatives for a vegan version.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven before serving.
- Add-ins: Try mushrooms, tomatoes, or zucchini for added variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg