🧀🌿 Mediterranean Spinach Quiche

Rich with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and a silky custard filling.

⭐ Ingredients

Crust (choose one)

Option 1: Classic butter crust

• 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

• ½ tsp salt

• 3–4 tbsp ice water

Option 2: Shortcut

• 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust

Filling

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 5 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed + squeezed dry)

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but recommended)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

🥧 Directions

1. Prepare the crust

If using homemade crust:

1. Mix flour + salt.

2. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.

3. Add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together.

4. Shape into a disk, wrap, chill 30 minutes.

5. Roll out and press into a 9-inch tart or pie pan.

6. Blind-bake:

   • Prick with a fork

   • Add parchment + pie weights

   • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes, then remove weights and bake 5 more minutes.

If using store-bought, simply pre-bake according to package instructions (usually 8–10 minutes).

2. Cook the filling

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium.

2. Add onion and cook until soft (3–4 min).

3. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.

4. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (or stir in drained frozen spinach).

5. Season with oregano, basil, nutmeg, salt, pepper.

6. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs + cream until smooth.

2. Stir in mozzarella (or Gruyère).

3. Spread spinach mixture evenly inside the crust.

4. Sprinkle sun-dried tomatoes and feta on top.

5. Pour egg mixture over everything.

4. Bake

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and top is lightly golden.

• Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• A simple arugula salad with lemon & olive oil

• Roasted potatoes

• Tzatziki on the side for a more Mediterranean flair

🌿 Optional Mediterranean Add-ins (Customize!)

• Chopped kalamata olives

• Artichoke hearts

• Fresh dill or mint

• Roasted red peppers

• A pinch of Aleppo pepper