SPINACH QUICHE, CRUSTLESS, SOPHISTICATED & GROWN UP

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Made for RSC Contest Numer 11, January 2008. This Spinach Quiche has an extra dimension to it... Wine ! It's a Grown Up sophisticated version that has oodles of flavour with simple ingredients and, allows the hostess to appear to have worked for hours, when in reality, it throws itself together so easily, that it could almost be embarrasing if anyone cottened on. With this recipe and it's French influences you can take your fork, close your eyes and imagine yourself in sunny Provence what ever the weather where you are today.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
4 large shallots (peeled and sliced)
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach (700grams)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups gouda cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup milk
5 eggs (beaten)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (very finely diced)
1/4 cup pine nuts (un-toasted)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
  • Pour the white wine into a very large saucepan, or soup pot. Add the peeled and sliced shallots, salt and pepper, and gently saute until they begin to soften.
  • Add handfuls of the fresh spinach and keep turning it over as it cooks, you want to gently wilt it and have it reduce to about half it's volume, but NOT to be cooked down to mush. This should only take about 2-3 minutes for all of the spinach.
  • Pour all of the spinach/shallot mixture into a large mixing bowl, and let cool a little. (You will have some wine left in the bottom of the pan, and yes, it goes into the mixing bowl too).
  • While the spinach is cooling, beat the five eggs in a seperate bowl.
  • The add the flour to the spinach mixture and mix it in well, then add the Gouda cheese, milk, the finely diced sundried tomatos, and finially the beaten eggs. Mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into a shallow quiche dish approx: 11 inches x 1 1/2 inches deep (27 cm x 4 cm deep) that has been sprayed with a small amount of baking spray.
  • Sprinkle the un-toasted pine nuts on the top of the quiche and bake at 375 F (190 C) for between 45-55 minutes. To test that it is cooked, a wooden skewer should come out clean and the top will be a little puffed up and golden brown.
  • Serve warm and enjoy the sublety of the wine flavours as they compliment the rest of the spinach quiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 268.6, Sodium 602.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 16.3

Md Riean Ahmed
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Overall, I thought this quiche was pretty good. It's not the best quiche I've ever had, but it's definitely worth trying.


idontfale
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This quiche was a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll stick to my old recipe.


Uma Rai
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I'm definitely going to be making this quiche again. It's a new family favorite!


Deborah Magnus
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This quiche is perfect for a brunch or lunch. It's also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Zamir Hussain Abbasi
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I love that this quiche is crustless. It's so much lighter and healthier than a traditional quiche.


Sarwar Baloch
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This quiche is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before, and it was just as good the next day.


Fatima Akram
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The quiche was a bit too runny for my liking. I think I should have baked it for a few minutes longer.


Janan Bangash
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This quiche was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more herbs or spices.


Amber Pon
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but this quiche was actually really good. The spinach flavor was very subtle, and the quiche was overall very creamy and flavorful.


Gil Mastodon
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a very versatile dish - you can add any type of cheese or vegetables that you like.


jalan tiwari
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this quiche was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily. The quiche came out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my friends.


Mary Dwiggins
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I've tried many crustless quiche recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color. I will definitely be making this again!


Iglesias Family
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This quiche turned out amazing! I added some chopped artichoke hearts to the filling for an extra pop of flavor, and it was a hit with my family. The crustless version is also a great way to save on calories.