Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
recipe by Julia Levy for Eating Well
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mixed mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, button, oyster, etc.
- 1 ½ cups thinly sliced onion
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups), coarsely chopped
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or other cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the pan. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 8 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened and tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook, tossing constantly, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs, milk, half-and-half, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Fold in the mushroom mixture and cheese. Spoon into the prepared pie pan. Bake until set and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes; slice. Garnish with thyme and serve. Makes 6 servings.
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