How to Make Clinton's Special Vegetarian Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche has been a classic dish in French cuisine for centuries, and it has been adapted and enjoyed all around the world. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of fillings, making it a great option for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. One particular recipe that has gained popularity is Clinton's special vegetarian quiche, which features a delicious blend of vegetables, cheese, and eggs all baked together in a flaky pie crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a quiche dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Line the quiche dish with puff pastry, press the pastry firmly in place and trim away any excess pastry. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet place spinach and 4 tablespoons water. Heat the mixture over medium and cover the skillet. Cook until the spinach is done, approximately 2 minutes then drain well. Add nutmeg to the spinach and puree the mixture.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion with butter or margarine to taste. Saute until the onions are soft and transparent.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat eggs. Stir in the cottage cheese, spinach, and 1/2 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange onions along the bottom of the pastry-lined quiche dish. Arrange the tomatoes over the onions. Pour the egg-mixture over the onions and tomatoes, and top entire concoction with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the quiche has set in the middle. Serve hot or cold, your choice!
  • Nutrition

    574 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 485mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 177mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 269mg