Spinach Feta Quiche With Fresh Basil Recipes

SPINACH AND FETA QUICHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Take your pre-made pie crust out of the refrigerator about an hour before you make your quiche. You want the crust to be room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a saute pan over medium high heat, add the butter and onion. Saute over medium high heat until the onion is lightly golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until transparent, or about 4 minutes more. Add in the spinach and mix for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, feta cheese, white cheddar, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then stir in the cooled onion mixture.
• Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Using the rolling pin, transfer the pie crust to a 9" pie dish, pinch the edges to make a decorative crust and pour the spinach and feta egg mixture into the pie crust.
• Bake the quiche in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set in the middle. You can test by gently shaking the pan just a little to see if the middle of the quiche is still runny. If you still aren't sure, insert a toothpick or knife into the center and it should come out clean.
• Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

SPINACH QUICHE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Prick pie shell all over with fork and bake about 8 minutes, just until it starts to turn golden brown. Let cool.
• Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
• Place oil in pre-heated skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook for additional 30 seconds.
• Add Spinach and combine well, just until heated through.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Beat eggs in a large bowl.
• Add sour cream, half-n-half, and asiago, beating well.
• Stir in spinach mixture followed by crumbled feta.
• Pour mixture into pre-baked pie shell on a cookie sheet, (to catch any spills!).
• Cook 35-45 minutes or until set.
• Let cool about 5 minutes and enjoy!

SPINACH FETA QUICHE WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C.
• Prepare the crust: Put the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
• Cut the butter into chunks and add to the flour.
• Process in on/off pulses until coarse crumbs are formed.
• In a small bowl beat together the egg yolk and yogurt and add to the flour mixture while the machine is running.
• Remove and shape into a neat ball. (The dough should not be sticky. If it is, knead it briefly on a floured surface.).
• Flatten the ball and using thumbs, press into a 10 inch pie plate, distributing the dough around equally, with no dough build-up around the inner edges. Flute the top.
• Use a fork to pierce the bottom and sides of the dough, so it will not rise, or weigh the dough down with beans placed on a circle of parchment paper for easy removal. Bake the crust for 10 minute, or until just lightly browned.
• Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove the beans and the parchment paper, if using.
• Thaw the spinach and put in a mesh strainer to drain. Press and squeeze out any excess liquids.
• In a food processor, chop the scallions and add the rest of the ingredients except the spinach and process briefly in on/off pulses.
• Pour the filling into the partially-baked crust and bake 10 minutes.
• Lower heat to 175C and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the quiche is set, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out moist but not wet.