SPINACH QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD

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Spinach Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 inch) pastry shells
1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
1 1/4 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

  • To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
  • Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
  • Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
  • Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 625.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.4

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