Description
This Perfect Cauliflower & Spinach Quiche is a delightful dish that combines the earthy flavors of cauliflower and spinach with creamy eggs and cheese, all baked into a flaky pie crust. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this vegetarian quiche is easy to make and sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small head cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté cauliflower until tender, then add onion and spinach.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cheese.
- Assemble quiche: Spread vegetables in pie crust, pour egg mixture over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until set. Rest before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and cheese alternatives.
- You can use frozen spinach—just thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- This quiche reheats well and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
