Asparagus and Spinach Easter Quiche
A light and fluffy quiche filled with tender asparagus, fresh spinach, and a creamy goat cheese filling. This american-inspired quick meals (vegetarian) ready in about 70 minutes pairs (9-inch) pie crust, eggs, whole milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz goat cheese
- 1 bunch (trimmed) asparagus
- 4 cups (fresh, chopped) spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, goat cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and stir into quiche filling.
- Step 4: Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until filling is set and crust is golden. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Asparagus and Spinach Easter Quiche take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Asparagus and Spinach Easter Quiche?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (9-inch) pie crust from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Asparagus and Spinach Easter Quiche?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Asparagus and Spinach Easter Quiche for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Asparagus and Spinach Easter Quiche vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
- ★★☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
