Description
Spring Vegetable Quiche is a delightful and colorful dish that celebrates the season’s freshest produce. With a flaky pastry crust enveloping a creamy custard filled with vibrant vegetables, each slice offers a burst of flavor, making it perfect for brunch or picnics. Easy to prepare and versatile, this quiche can be customized with your favorite seasonal veggies. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch your friends and family rave about this springtime treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup cheese (Gruyère or feta), shredded or crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a baking sheet inside.
- Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan and trim excess dough.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Layer sautéed vegetables in the prepared crust, then pour the egg mixture over them.
- Top with cheese of choice.
- Bake on the hot baking sheet for 35-40 minutes until set in the middle and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg