This recipe for spinach quiche is sure to become one of your favorites. Although the potato crust is a bit more work than a typical spinach quiche made with a pre-made or refrigerated pie crust, it is worth it.
The egg whites make this quiche a bit lower in fat, but if you prefer the taste of whole eggs, you can certainly substitute two whole eggs for the three egg whites in this spinach and feta quiche recipe.
Serve this spinach quiche with broccoli salad, a slice of homemade whole wheat bread and butternut squash soup for a meal that is as healthy as it is satisfying.
Spinach Quiche with Potato Crust
For Potato Crust:
- 2 cups firmly-packed shredded potatoes
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 tsp. canola oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Place potatoes and salt in a colander in the sink and allow to drain for 20 minutes. Press down on the potatoes with paper towels to squeeze out the excess moisture. Combine potato mixture, egg, and grated onion in a medium mixing bowl. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate. Bake 20 minutes. Brush the top of the crust lightly with canola oil and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Do not overbake. Reduce oven temperature to 350.
For Quiche:
- 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed
- 3 egg whites
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 4 oz. feta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Meanwhile, squeeze moisture out of the spinach in a kitchen towel. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and egg. Add the ricotta and feta cheeses and the spinach. Mix well. Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared potato crust. Top with the parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 45 minutes (at 350) until the quiche is browned. Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to cool at least 15 minutes. This cooling/resting time is important because it allows the quiche to set. If you cut the quiche too early, it will be runny.
Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 244 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein, 115% vitamin A, 41% vitamin C, 29% calcium, 14% iron
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