Best 7 Skinny Spinach And Cheese Quiche Recipes

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Quiche has become a beloved dish for many, offering a delectable combination of flavors and textures. With its origins in French cuisine, quiche is traditionally made with a savory filling of eggs, cream, and cheese, encased in a buttery, flaky crust. One popular variation that has gained attention is the "Skinny Spinach and Cheese Quiche". This lighter version of the classic dish incorporates nutrient-rich spinach and a blend of reduced-fat cheeses, creating a guilt-free indulgence that is both flavorful and figure-friendly. So, if you're seeking a healthier yet scrumptious quiche recipe that incorporates the goodness of spinach and cheese, allow us to guide you through the process of creating a remarkable "Skinny Spinach and Cheese Quiche" that will satisfy your taste buds without compromising your health goals.

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SKINNY CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE



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I've made countless quiches and my biggest gripe was that though it's a wholesome dish in general, the calorie count from fat was pretty high. So, to the kitchen with a mission! Here's the product, a no-crust quiche with reduced fat and still tastes great for a skinny lunch.

Provided by Oryon65

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 ½ ounces mushrooms, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup egg whites
1 cup skim milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese
6 ounces crumbled fat-free feta cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot pan until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add spinach to the onion mixture and cook over low heat until spinach is limp and most of the water has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place egg whites into a bowl and add milk; whisk together. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and feta cheese. Stir in spinach mixture until thoroughly mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over quiche. Return to the oven and continue to bake until center is set, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 407.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SKINNY SPINACH AND CHEESE QUICHE



Skinny Spinach and Cheese Quiche image

96% less cholesterol • 69% less sat fat than the original recipe. Here's a delicious entrée for brunch or a vegetarian dinner. You can even customize the filling-try adding some chopped red sweet pepper and a few fresh mushroom slices.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese
2 1/2 cups refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed and beaten
1 cup chopped fresh spinach or 1 package (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free milk
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cooking oil
3 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Prepare Baked Oil Pastry. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F. Shred Gruyere cheese; you should have 3/4 cup. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
  • In a large bowl, beat together remaining cheese, the egg, spinach, half-and-half, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture into Baked Oil Pastry.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons cheese. If necessary to prevent over-browning, cover edge of quiche with foil. Bake about 10 minutes more or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Baked Oil Pastry: Preheat oven to 450° F. In a medium bowl, stir together 1-1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/3 cup cooking oil and 3 tablespoons fat-free milk all at once. Stir lightly with a fork. If necessary, stir in 1 tablespoon additional milk to moisten. Form into a ball. On a well-floured surface, slightly flatten dough. Roll from center to edge into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. To transfer pastry, wrap it around the rolling pin; unroll pastry into a 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch it. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate; fold under edge and flute as desired. Line pastry with a double thickness of foil. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 5 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack while preparing filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH QUICHE



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Let me start by saying that I devised this recipe myself, and I just sort of add 'this and that.' This recipe is VERY forgiving, so you can add or remove ingredients according to your taste!

Provided by Bailey

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 232 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 1155.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE



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I serve this in the summer for brunch with a side of sausage links and a fresh fruit bowl!

Provided by ANY14TNS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
5 eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded Muenster cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach mixture and stir to blend. Scoop into prepared pie pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 209.2 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 545.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR QUICHE



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Looking forward to having some pie for dinner tonight? Then check out this cheesy spinach quiche that can be baked easily at home!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like small crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork just until flour is moistened. Shape into ball; flatten slightly.
  • On floured surface, roll dough into 12-inch round. Fold dough into fourths; place in 9-inch glass pie plate. Unfold and ease into pie plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side; crimp edge. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute.
  • In large bowl, mix cheese and 1 tablespoon flour. Stir in eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well blended. Stir in spinach and bell pepper. Pour into pie crust.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Cover edge of crust with strip of foil to keep crust from overbrowning. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

POTATO, SPINACH, AND CHEESE QUICHE



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Enjoy this quiche for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! For breakfast, serve with a side of bacon and some fruit or juice; for lunch, present with a salad and iced tea; or for dinner, plate it with a side of steamed broccoli or carrots and some crusty French bread.

Provided by Bibi

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet pastry dough for 9-inch tart
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
7 large eggs, beaten
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut a 9-inch circle of parchment paper.
  • Place pastry crust in a 9-inch quiche or pie pan, gently shaping and stretching to fit. Prick crust with a fork several times and place parchment circle over top. Add pie weights or dried beans on top of parchment paper.
  • Set the pan on a baking sheet and place in the center of the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake about 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully remove pie weights or beans and parchment paper. Leave oven on.
  • While the crust is cooling, squeeze thawed spinach between several layers of paper towels, to remove most of the moisture. Set aside.
  • Add thawed potatoes to the cooled crust. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese on top.
  • Stir beaten eggs, cream, bagel seasoning, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl until ingredients are fully incorporated. Stir in spinach, breaking up any clumps. Pour mixture over the cheese and potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere on top.
  • Place in the center of the oven and bake until eggs are set and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 309.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LIGHT AND FLUFFY SPINACH QUICHE



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Very tasty and fluffy quiche. Easy to prepare. You'll love it. The spinach can be substituted for any fresh or frozen vegetable.

Provided by KRISTINJONI

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup milk
4 eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and milk until smooth. Whisk in eggs. Layer spinach, cheese, and onion in pie shell, making several layers of each. Pour in egg mixture. Place quiche on prepared cookie sheet. Cover quiche with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 140.6 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 612.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach is more flavorful and has a better texture than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all of the excess moisture before using it.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This recipe calls for a combination of cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. You can use other types of cheese if you like, but be sure to use a good melting cheese.
  • Don't overcook the quiche: The quiche is done when the center is set and the top is golden brown. Overcooking the quiche will make it dry and tough.
  • Let the quiche cool slightly before serving: This will help the quiche to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This skinny spinach and cheese quiche is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its creamy filling and crispy crust, this quiche is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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