Foodie Friday: Spinach and Feta Quiche

Happy Friday! Today I am going to be sharing with you my recipe for a delicious quiche that is the perfect addition to brunch, but really is great any time of day.

Spinach Feta Quiche

Ingredients:

6 eggs

1/2 cup milk

2 cups fresh spinach

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove of garlic, minced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Salt

Pepper

Italian seasoning

1 pre-made pie crust or

Ingredients for pie crust:

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon of salt

6 tablespoons of cold butter, cubed

Approximately 6 tablespoons of ice cold water

If you're making the pie crust, combine flour and salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons of cold butter until it becomes a small pebble-like mixture. Then, stir in the ice cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture just comes together, you may use all 6 tablespoons or you may end up using 1 or 2 tablespoons more or less. DON'T OVER MIX! Form the dough into a ball, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least a half hour before rolling onto your pie pan. Once rolled over your pie pan, poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. You'll do this step whether you're using home made or store bought pie dough.

While the pie crusts are baking, begin making your quiche filling. Sautee the onion and garlic over medium high heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the spinach and cook until it is just wilted which should take approximately 5 more minutes. Take the pie crust out of the oven and spread the spinach mixture on the bottom. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the mixture. In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and seasonings, to taste, and whisk. When the egg mixture is fully combined, pour over the filling in the pie crust. Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until the center of the quiche is set. Let the quiche set and cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Spinach: Healthy carbohydrate, high in fiber, contains high amounts of carotenoids, vitamins C and K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.

Yellow Onion: Healthy carbohydrate, decent source of fiber, contains vitamins C, B9 (Folate,) B6, and Potassium, rich in antioxidants and sulfur-containing plant compounds which are beneficial to gut health.

Garlic: Rich in vitamins C and B6 and manganese, contains antioxidants and sulfur-containing plant compounds.

Eggs: Excellent source of protein, increases the "good" (HDL) cholesterol in your body, contains choline, good source of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.

Milk: High quality protein and a good source of vitamins and minerals including B12, calcium, riboflavin, and phosphorus and usually fortified with vitamin D.

Feta Cheese: Provides protein, vitamins B2, B12, B6, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, selenium and Zinc.

This is such a delicious, healthy, and easy to  make meal for any time of day. Have it for breakfast or brunch with a side of homefries or for lunch or dinner with a nice garden salad on the side. You can also make this ahead of time and reheat before serving. I hope you guys enjoy this recipe and if you try it out, let me know what you think!

Until next time, sending blessings your way✨