Vegetarian French Snack: Quiche Lorraine with Spinach and Feta – Cinematic Delight

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy (Milk, Cheese)

Ingredients

• 1 ready
• made pie crust (vegetarian)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9 inch pie dish, pressing gently to form an even edge.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined. Stir in the feta cheese and set aside.
3. Heat a small pan over medium heat. Melt the butter, add the chopped onion, and cook until translucent. Add the fresh spinach and cook for another 1 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Combine the cooked onion and spinach with the egg mixture and stir well. Pour this mixture into the pie crust, evenly distributing the ingredients. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese over the top. e) Bake in the preheated oven for 35 40 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flaky crust, creamy filling, and tangy feta cheese creates an irresistible balance of textures and flavors in this vegetarian French snack. Don't forget to let the quiche cool slightly before cutting; this will make for a cleaner slice and prevent the filling from oozing out.

Notes

This recipe calls for ready-made pie crust for convenience, but you can also make your own from scratch if desired.