The Ultimate Quiche

Quiche originated in France and became popular in the United States in the 1970s. It is a versatile dish that can be customized with various fillings.

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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The Ultimate Quiche

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Any, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch 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

• 8 ounce Pie crust
• 4 piece Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Grated cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Spinach
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mushrooms
• ¹⁄₂ piece Onion
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and line a pie dish with it.
3. In a pan, sauté the mushrooms and onions until softened.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
5. Spread the sautéed mushrooms, onions, spinach, and grated cheese evenly over the pie crust.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
8. Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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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.