Leek and Spinach Quiche
A creamy, custard-rich quiche with tender leeks and fresh spinach, ideal for a spring brunch or light meal. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs eggs, milk, cream 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
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup (cheddar or Gouda) shredded cheese
- 1 cup, white and light green parts, sliced leeks
- 1 cup, fresh, chopped spinach
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: In a skillet, sauté leeks over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Fold into egg mixture.
- Step 3: Pour into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Bake 35-40 minutes until set and golden. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.







