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posted by Liz Berg
on March 20, 2016 (updated 1/27/24)
This Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Quiche sure hit the spot as a meatless meal for dinner, but is delicious any time of day! Bill was dropping not-so-subtle hints about making tuna casserole, so I was delighted that this egg and veggie pie was a home run.
This Spinach Quiche Recipe is a delightful addition to any meal of the day. Excellent for breakfast and brunch, but also a simple lunch or dinner!
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1 Why You Must Make
2 Ingredient Notes
3 Expert Tips
4 Frequently Asked Questions
5 You May Also Like:
6 Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Quiche
Why You Must Make
- This was the quiche that convinced my husband that real mean DO like quiche!
- If you’re looking for an easy meatless meal, this Spinach Quiche with Feta fits the bill!
- It’s perfect to eat at any time of day. A quiche is appropriate for breakfast or brunch as well as lunch and dinner.
Ingredient Notes
- Kitchen Staples – Eggs, Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Dried Italian Herbs
- Pastry Crust – Homemade or Storebought
- Red Bell Pepper – Diced
- Frozen Chopped Spinach – Defrosted and squeezed dry. Only half a box is needed.
- Sun-dried Tomatoes in Oil – Drained and chopped
- Feta Cheese – Cubed
- Half and Half – Adds richness to the filling.
Expert Tips
The base of this quiche is nothing special. Eggs, half and half, and some seasonings are the usual suspects. I added some defrosted frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and chunks of feta to push this to the next level. It made a magnificent Friday night meal, then a terrific weekend breakfast. I’m pretty sure this Easy Spinach Quichewill become a regular on the Lent rotation! What is your favorite meatless meal??
- PRO-Tip: Don’t mess with the ratio of Eggs to Dairy. Too many eggs will make your quiche too firm and rubbery. Too few eggs make a quiche too soft and watery.
- Watch your baking time. If overbaked, the crust will get too dark. The filling will be a better texture if there’s just a slight jiggle in the center when you pull it out of the oven.
- Though it’s tempting to add extra cheese, follow the recipe to a T the first time through. Too much cheese can interfere with the eggs coagulating and setting the quiche.
- PRO-Tip: Blind bake the crust before adding the filling. This allows the bottom crust to cook properly and prevents the filling from making it soggy.
- Make sure to bake on a lower rack to help the bottom crust bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Spinach be Cooked Before Adding It to the Quiche?
Yes, cooked spinach will be softer and easier to eat when cooked, chopped, and squeezed to remove any moisture before adding it to the quiche filling. In this quiche, frozen chopped spinach is used. It doesn’t need to be cooked, but must be defrosted, then squeezed very dry.
What Is Blind Baking?
Blind Baking is a term for baking a pastry crust before it is filled. The bottom is often poked with the tines of a fork or filled with pie weights to keep the bottom flat as it bakes. Prebaking the shell helps create a barrier so any wet filling won’t seep into the crust making it soggy.
Can Milk be Used in the Filling Instead of Half and Half?
Yes, and that will lighten up the quiche a bit. Use whole milk though as the fat helps make a creamier filling.
Spinach be Cooked Before Adding It to the Quiche?
Yes, cooked spinach will be softer and easier to eat when cooked. Since this recipe is made with frozen chopped spinach, it’s already cooked and just needs to be squeezed so it’s very dry.
What Makes a Quiche Watery?
If you don’t squeeze out all the liquid from your frozen spinach it will throw off the ratio of wet ingredients to eggs. So monitor any vegetables you use for excess moisture.
Underbaking, overbaking, adding too much liquid and the wrong egg-to-liquid ratio can all make for a watery quiche.
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The Recipe:
Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Quiche
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Yield6 servings
A memorable Mediterranean Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pastry crust, homemade or store-bought
- ½ red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and diced
- 5 ounces of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (half a 10-ounce box)
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained well and chopped
- 4 ounces cubed feta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of half and half
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- Line a 10 ½-inch tart pan with a prepared or homemade pastry crust.
- Line the crust with non-stick foil and top with dried beans or pie weights.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Layer the crust with the red bell pepper, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta.
- Whisk together eggs, then stir in half and half and seasonings until well blended. Gently pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes, or until the very center jiggles very slightly when tapped or looks set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Inspired by The Good Egg by Marie Simmons.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
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Amount Per Serving:Calories: 200Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 411mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 9g
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posted by Liz Berg on March 20, 2016
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Halena — Reply
Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen?
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Liz Berg — Reply
Yes! You’ll need at least a half-pound of fresh spinach. Chop it, steam it, then squeeze it dry before using it in the recipe. Hope this helps!
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wilhelmina — Reply
Quiche is always a favorite and I loved the flavors of this one. It is a perfect way to showcase the eggs from our backyard chickens!
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Jennifer Eloff — Reply
My kind of quiche….so pretty!
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Little Cooking Tips — Reply
Fantastic looking quiche with delicious ingredients! We’ll try it with some fresh dill instead of the Italian seasoning:) Thank you so much for the yummy recipe Liz!
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Sandra Garth — Reply
I think I just found my favorite meatless meal!
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Tara — Reply
I absolutely love the colors in this quiche! So beautiful!
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Cakelaw — Reply
This quiche looks lovely – I am sure that Bill wouldn’t mind skipping the tuna casserole at all for this.
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Emma @ Bake Then Eat — Reply
Now that is what I call a pie crust, such a lovely colour to it! I love quiche and this combination of flavours sound wonderful.
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Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere — Reply
I have never thought to use sun dried tomatoes in quiche before, but this looks so delicious!
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Eva — Reply
What a gorgeous quiche Liz ! I like all the ingredients!
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Sara — Reply
There is nothing better than Sun-dried Tomatoes and roasted bell peppers! This looks stunning!
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Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness — Reply
My mom made that same tuna casserole when I was growing up. I think that I would choose this quiche every time over that tuna casserole. It sounds delicious!
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Sue Lau — Reply
My husband loves quiche too. Real men do eat quiche. 🙂
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Cindys Recipes and Writings — Reply
A classic combo! Beautiful Liz!
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Rahul @samosastreet.com — Reply
This quiche sounds delicious! Sundried tomatoes are one of my favorites! Sounds like a wonderful combination of flavors.
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) — Reply
What a gorgeous quiche, I’m thinking this needs to be on the menu for Easter brunch!
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Jennifer Eloff — Reply
Trust you to be able to make quiche look pretty! I love sun-dried tomatoes.
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Monica — Reply
Quiche is one of my favorite brunch dishes. I plan it so I have lunch for the next week!!!! This is gorgeous! Love the flavors you put together.
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Blackswan — Reply
Such a pretty dish, Liz! Love those colours! xoxo
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Evelyne CulturEatz — Reply
Aw, yes this very quiche over tune casserole ANY DAY! Looks so good and great added flavors.
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Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina — Reply
I understand what you are saying about our husbands’ (limited) love of fish and/or meatless recipes! At least your Bill included salmon in his original list; I haven’t gotten that far with my Bill. It almost has to be forced down; but once he tries it, it’s OK! LOL! Love the delicious flavors in your quiche Liz, especially the tangy sundries tomatoes! Beautiful too!
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Hezzi-D — Reply
Gorgeous Quiche! Sounds delicious!
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Beth — Reply
Ha ha! I love your stories of what Bill won’t eat. I guess we all have favourites from our childhood, but even though I grew up eating tuna with Campbell’s soup, I can think of many things I’d rather have!
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Caroline | carolinescooking — Reply
Quiche is always a favorite in our house. Love the colors and flavors here.
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manu — Reply
I really like all kind of quiche! This one with spinach looks perfect for aperitivo.
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Renee@Renee's Kitchen Adventures — Reply
I could eat quiche every single day! This one is beautiful!
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Tammi @Momma's Meals — Reply
I can’t believe I’m just discovering the flavor behind sun dried tomatoes the past few months! I can’t wait to try this.
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Stacy — Reply
This is certainly a case of the ingredients being so much greater than the sum of their parts, Liz. Gorgeous quiche! How could Bill resist?
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Emily @ Life on Food — Reply
I wish my husband liked quiche more. He will have one slice and then be done leaving me with all of the remaining slices. Yours is beautiful.
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Kristen Chidsey — Reply
Your husband and I have something in common–not a huge fish fan. I grew up eating tuna melts and fish sticks during lent. Now I will eat eggs, or beans. Sadly, not even tuna entices me 🙁 This quiches looks fabulous!
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Claudia Lamascolo — Reply
love the addition of roasted peppers!
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The Ninja Baker — Reply
Feta cheese is a fantastic idea! This is my I could’ve had a V-8 moment. I’ve made a lot of quiches in my lifetime that were pretty tasty. But yours looks like the best ever! ….P.s. Thanks to you and Bill I’m also now hankering for tuna casserole!
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Angie@Angie's Recipes — Reply
You REALLY can bake, Liz. This savoury pie looks scrumptious!
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Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud — Reply
I’ve been craving spinach and really do need to make more quiches-this looks great:@)
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TheKitchenLioness — Reply
Dear Liz, quiche is always good, especially during Lent – love the flavor combination of spinach, su-dried tomatoes and feta that you used. Very spring like and very Italian looking (Ha!) – glad Bill enjoyed his meatless supper too!
Picture perfect Sunday supper!
