FLUFFY SPINACH, ONION AND ROASTED RED PEPPER QUICHE WITH GRUYERE

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In my quest to find out what makes a quiche fluffy, I've cobbled together this recipe. And it makes a great tasting quiche with a beautiful presentation. The key (surprisingly) is not to overbeat the eggs, not to use too hot of an oven, and don't overdue the liquids.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 inches baked pie crusts
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
4 eggs
8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped
10 ounces fresh spinach (may use frozen if squeezed really dry)

Steps:

  • Blind bake your pie crust and let it cool.
  • When crust is cool, spread Dijon mustard on bottom of the crust. Top with grated gruyere.
  • Carmelize onions in olive oil. Add thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside. Spread onions on top of cheese layer.
  • Chop fresh spinach and cook in frying pan with chopped roasted red peppers until wilted and starting to dry, set aside.
  • Wisk together eggs, yogurt and baking powder. (Don't use a mixer.).
  • Add spinach and roasted red peppers to egg mixture and pour over cheese layer.
  • If you're feeling creative, decorate the top with some red pepper strips.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 55 minutes until knife inserted in center comes out clean. You may want to protect crust edges with foil.
  • Enjoy!

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