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savory spinach & mushroom quiche

Name: savory spinach & mushroom quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pie crust (gluten-free if needed)

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Cook the vegetables completely before they hit the quiche — the filling doesn't sit long enough in the oven to do that. Whisk the eggs and cream gently; overbeating adds air that turns the quiche into a sponge instead of a custard.

Serves

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

290

Carbs

20g

Protein

12g

Fat

22g

Flavor Profile

🌿 Earthy and savory from the spinach and mushrooms

🥚 Creamy and rich from the egg custard

🧄 Aromatic from the garlic and onions

🧴 Buttery and flaky from the pie crust

🍋 Fresh and bright from a squeeze of lemon

Ingredients

🌿 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

🍄 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

🥚 4 large eggs

🧴 1/2 cup heavy cream

🧅 1 small onion, diced

🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🍞 1 pie crust (gluten-free if needed)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and spinach and cook 5-7 minutes until tender and wilted.

Whisk together eggs, cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add vegetable mixture to the pie crust and pour egg mixture over it.

Bake 35-40 minutes until set and lightly browned. Cool a few minutes before slicing.

🧬 Food Science

Spinach is a rich source of iron and folate, which support energy production and overall cell health. Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, which are believed to support immune function and reduce inflammation, contributing to longevity.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a hot cup of coffee or a fresh orange juice.

🍽️ Pair with sautéed vegetables or a simple arugula salad.