SPRING GREENS QUICHE

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Leafy greens brighten this savory pie-the ideal comfort food for spring. Add a side of healthy vegetables, a salad or fruit and you have a light and satisfying lunch.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), see below
6 center-cut bacon strips, chopped
5 cups julienned dandelion greens or Swiss chard
5 cups fresh baby spinach
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 egg white, beaten
1/2 cup shredded Jarlsberg cheese
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake 13 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 3 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir greens, spinach and green onions in drippings until wilted and liquid is evaporated., Brush prepared crust with egg white; layer with wilted greens, cheese and cooked bacon. In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over top., Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 219mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Hera Moni
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This quiche was easy to make and it turned out great!


AP Lama GAMING CHANNEL
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This quiche was delicious!


Najib Ullah Khattak
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was actually really good!


Luk45
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover spring greens.


King Money
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Princess Bonsu
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This quiche was easy to make and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I used a pre-made crust to save time and it still came out beautifully.


Md Monwar
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This quiche was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I used a mix of spring greens, including spinach, kale, and arugula, and they all worked well together. I will definitely be making this again.


Esther Petruska
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was actually really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the spring greens, which gave it a nice fresh flavor.


SAMIR ALI
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover spring greens. It's also a delicious and easy brunch or lunch dish. I usually make it with a pre-made crust to save time, but you can also make your own if you have the time.


Caroline Abele
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I love this quiche! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I usually use a mix of spring greens, including spinach, kale, and arugula, but you can use any gre


Eunice Vusha
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This quiche was very easy to make and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I used a mix of spring greens, including spinach, kale, and arugula, and they all worked well together. I will definitely be maki


Moshen Hassan
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I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


BD Mohammed Ali
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This quiche was delicious and easy to make. I used a pre-made crust to save time and it still came out great. The filling was creamy and flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Luis Torres
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This is my new favorite quiche recipe! The crust is so flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of spring greens, cheese, and eggs. It's the perfect brunch or lunch dish.


Joe Likoswe
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pie crust and the quiche still came out beautifully. The filling was creamy and flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of fruit and it was the pe


Mutaremwa chris lesmac
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I'm not usually a fan of quiche, but this one was really good! The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the spring greens, which gave it a nice fresh flavor. I would definitely make th


Aqeel Ik
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Made this for brunch this morning and it was a hit! The quiche was light and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful and creamy. I used a mix of spring greens, including spinach, kale, and arugula, and they all worked well together. The cheese and eggs


Nusrat Nishu
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This quiche was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I used a pre-made crust to save time, but I'm sure it would be even better with a homemade one. I also added some chopped bacon to the filling fo