Gruyere Quiche

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With Caramelized Onions and Spinach

Gruyere Quiche

With caramelized onions and spinach.
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine WR
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 T olive oil extra virgin, divided
  • 1 pepper red bell pepper [optional] cored, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 t sea salt fine, divided
  • 1/4 lb baby spinach
  • 4 eggs eggs beaten
  • 1/2 c milk 2%
  • 3/4 c Gruyere cheese divided
  • 1 T fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 crust 9 in pie crust
  • 1/2 t ground pepper divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees
  • Heat 1 T oil in large skillet/medium heat. Add peppers, onions, 1/4 t salt and 1/4 t pepper; and cook 10-20 min, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and caramelized. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • With the skillet back to heat, add remaining 1/2 T oil and spinach and cook 2-3 min, tossing often until completely wilted and liquid is evaporated. Transfer to same large bowl with the peppers and onions. Set aside to cool.
  • Add eggs, milk, 1/2 c of cheese, thyme and remaining salt and pepper to large bowl; stir to combine.
  • Transfer to pie crust, top with remaining 1/4 c cheese. Bake 45 min until deep golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to cool. Cut and serve while warm.

Notes

From WholeFoodsMarket.com/recipe/