Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

pie shell

prepared

300 g

frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

0.75 cup

feta cheese

crumbled

0.5 cup

green olives

sliced

10 unit

mushrooms

sliced

3 unit

sun-dried tomatoes

chopped

7 unit

eggs

beaten

1 tsp

onion salt

1 unit

roasted garlic clove

0.5 tbsp

dill

1 pinch

fresh ground pepper

4 slice

vegetarian ham

diced

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Prepare pie shell according to package directions, typically by brushing with egg and baking for 10 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~6 min

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Step 4
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine thawed and drained spinach, crumbled feta cheese, sliced green olives, sliced mushrooms, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 5
~6 min

Add diced vegetarian ham, onion salt, minced roasted garlic clove, dill, and fresh ground pepper to the mixture.

Step 6
~6 min

In a separate bowl, beat eggs.

Step 7
~6 min

Mound the filling into the prepared pie shell, ensuring not to press down.

Step 8
~6 min

Carefully pour the beaten eggs over the filling.

Step 9
~6 min

Adjust the amount of filling and eggs as needed to fit the pie shell, filling it almost to the top but not overflowing.

Step 10
~6 min

If the pie shell is overfilled, place a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~6 min

Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until the quiche is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 12
~6 min

Let the quiche firm up for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 13
~6 min

Serve warm with a light salad and a dry white wine.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a pre-made crust for convenience.

Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Tomato soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner

Occasion Tags

Weekend brunch
Family lunch

Popularity Score

60/100

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