How to Make Spinach and Carrot Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a classic French dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. With a flaky pastry crust and a creamy, savory filling, it's no wonder that quiche has become a staple in many households. One of the best things about quiche is that it is incredibly versatile, allowing you to mix and match different ingredients to create a dish that suits your taste preferences.

One popular variation of quiche is the Spinach and Carrot Quiche. This recipe combines the earthy flavor of spinach w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (9 inch) pie crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, spinach, and carrots, and cook until the spinach liquid has evaporated. Remove skillet from heat, and mix in cheese and eggs. Season with red pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour 1/2 the mixture into each pie shell.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a quiche comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 205mg