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Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach Quiche) Recipe

Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach Quiche) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp finely minced shallots or 2 tbsp green onions
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups chopped blanched spinach (drained
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
6 -8 slices lean bacon (optional)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 pinch nutmeg
1/8 tsp pepper
1 (8 inch) partially cooked pastry shells ( on baking sheet)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
1 tbsp butter , cut into pea-sized dots

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake pastry shell for 9-10 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
Cook the shallots or onions for a moment in the butter.
Add the spinach and stir over moderate heat for several minutes to evaporate all its water.
Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg and taste carefully for seasonings and set aside.
Beat the eggs, cream and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
Gradually stir in spinach mixture.
Pour into partially baked pastry shell.
Sprinkle with cheese and dot the top with butter.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
The quiche is done when a knife plunged into the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.
Note: If adding bacon, press pieces into bottom of the pastry shell before filling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	270.11 Kcal (1131 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.84g	37%
Cholesterol	150.65mg	50%
Sodium	317.08mg	13%
Potassium	210.44mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.87g	2%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	11.17g	22%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	271.3mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.61 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.12g	37%
Cholesterol	120.81mg	50%
Sodium	254.28mg	13%
Potassium	168.75mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.91g	2%
Sugars	0.73g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	7%
Protein	8.96g	22%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	16%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	217.5mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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