Spinach Quiche

>> Sunday, April 11, 2010

spinach quiche

I always did like quiche, and I did try to make one long, long time ago. Decided to go meatless this time round and make something a little healthier - quiche with spinach, tomatoes and brie cheese.

The problem with my baking is that I am using the convection function of the microwave oven. The heat source emanates from one side, which usually results in the center of my cake/pie taking longer to cook, and when it does the sides may be a little over-done. A conventional oven would probably fare better since its heat source is either from the top or bottom.

spinach quiche

I think this turned out to be pretty alright; just that I did not put enough salt, so it was slightly bland. You can taste the spinach and on the whole, it was not over-baked. However, I think I can actually bake it on lesser time so that it comes out a little more moist and soft.

spinach quiche

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Recipe
Printable Recipe

Pastry Base
Flour 250g
Unsalted Butter 150g
Salt 1tsp
Milk 1tbsp
Egg 1

1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
2. Cut the butter into cubes and rub the flour into the butter cubes until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the flour/butter mixture, and mix well until you form a dough.
5. Roll the dough into a ball or disc shape and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
6. Roll onto your pie tin. Using a fork, make a couple of holes at the base of the crust and bake at 180 degrees C for about 20 minutes.

Filling
Onion 1
Olive oil 1tsp
Spinach 280g
Tomato 1
Eggs 3
Heavy cream 1cup
Milk 1/2cup
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese of your choice

1. Dice the onions and sauteed it.
2. In a bowl, mix the eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper and whisk lightly.
3. Dice the tomato, then add it together with the spinach (squeezed dry of water) and sauteed onions into the egg mixture.

Assembly
1. After baking the pie crust, allow it to cool.
2. Place cheese of your choice at the base of the crust.
3. Pour your filling in, and bake at 180 degrees C for about 30-35 minutes.

7 comments:

ダニエル・タン April 15, 2010 at 9:49 PM  

thanks! would have been better if it was a little more moist though...

Anonymous,  April 16, 2010 at 3:09 AM  

This looks so good but for some reason I can't print it out :(

ダニエル・タン April 16, 2010 at 7:16 AM  

Vincent: I have added myself to your community. Thanks for the invite!

bablyblizz: I have added a new link for a printable version. Hope that helps...

Unknown April 17, 2010 at 12:45 AM  

What a gorgeous quiche. This is something I'd love to try making. Thanks you for sharing this recipe.
Have a great weekend.
HH

Cherine April 17, 2010 at 1:32 AM  

Oh Lord this quiche looks marvelous, mouth-watering and YUMMY!!!!!

ダニエル・タン April 17, 2010 at 6:48 PM  

Hi HH & Cherine,

Thanks for reading!

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