Spinach and Courgette Quiche

Quiche is a traditional French dish that originated in the region of Lorraine. It is typically made with a savory custard filling baked in a pastry crust.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Spinach and Courgette Quiche

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Spinach
• 150 gram Courgette
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 piece Eggs
• 200 milliliter Milk
• 100 gram Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 250 gram Shortcrust pastry

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a greased quiche dish with it.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until golden.
4. Add the chopped courgette and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
6. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
7. Spread the cooked vegetables evenly over the pastry base.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.
9. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden.
11. Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.