Description
Savory spinach mushroom feta crustless quiche brings Mediterranean flavors to brunch tables with elegant simplicity. Protein-packed ingredients and rich cheese create a satisfying meal for home cooks seeking delicious, low-carb comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 eggs (large)
- 4 cups spinach (fresh)
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 oz (113 g) feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup onion (diced)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp thyme (dried)
- 1 cup milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter to ensure effortless release.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, caramelize mushrooms and onions in olive oil until they develop a rich, golden hue and become translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and cook until completely wilted, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Create Egg Base: Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl, seasoning with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme to create a flavorful foundation.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold crumbled feta and cooled vegetable mixture into the egg base, ensuring even distribution and a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Bake Quiche: Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, spreading evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center sets firmly.
- Finishing Touch: Allow the quiche to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps it stabilize and makes slicing more precise. Optionally garnish with additional feta or fresh herbs before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Texture: Pat spinach and mushrooms dry after cooking to remove excess moisture, ensuring a firm quiche consistency.
- Cheese Distribution Tip: Crumble feta into small, even pieces for better flavor integration throughout the dish.
- Temperature Precision: Use room temperature eggs and milk for smoother mixing and more even baking results.
- Customize Easily: Swap vegetables or cheese based on preferences while maintaining similar ingredient proportions for best texture and cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg