Herb-Crusted Spring Quiche
A flaky pastry crust filled with a creamy egg mixture, fresh spinach, and goat cheese, baked to golden perfection. This french-inspired quick meals (vegetarian) ready in about 70 minutes pairs pre-made frozen pie crust pastry dough, chopped and sautéed spinach, crumbled goat cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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 pre-made frozen pie crust pastry dough
- 4 cups, chopped and sautéed spinach
- 1 cup, crumbled goat cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pastry dough and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges and prick bottom with a fork.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Stir in sautéed spinach, goat cheese, dill, and chives.
- Step 3: Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Herb-Crusted Spring 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 Herb-Crusted Spring 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 chopped and sautéed spinach from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Crusted Spring 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 Herb-Crusted Spring Quiche for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Herb-Crusted Spring 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
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
