Greek Inspired Quiche
This beautiful vegetarian quiche inspired by the flavours of Greece is perfect for feeding a family of four for at least two days. Filled with feta, spinach, tomatoes and olives it's both tasty and filling and great for a packed lunch too.
Servings 8
Calories 395kcal
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 300 g plain flour I used ⅓ wholemeal and ⅔ white flour
- 100 g butter
- Pinch of salt
- A little cold water
For the filling
- 11 eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 280 g frozen leaf spinach defrosted
- 200 g feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 8 olives optional
Instructions
- Add the salt to the flour then rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips or put it in the food processor. Add a little water to bring the mixture together. Knead briefly then wrap in clingfilm and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry and put it in the pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork a few times. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180C
- Put the eggs in a bowl and beat lightly.
- Squeeze as much water out of the spinach as you can then break it up and add it to the eggs. Add the salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Pour this mixture into the pie dish. Add the crumbled feta evenly over the surface then top with a few sliced tomatoes and the olives.
- Return to the oven and continue to bake for 45 minutes.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4940IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3.7mg