Popular Savory Quiche with Spinach and Feta
A flaky, golden quiche packed with fresh spinach and crumbled feta for a popular breakfast or brunch staple. This french-inspired vegetarian ready in about 50 minutes pairs large eggs, milk, chopped spinach 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 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups, chopped spinach
- 1 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, melted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and melted butter until well combined.
- Step 3: Fold in spinach and feta cheese until evenly distributed.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until set and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Popular Savory Quiche with Spinach and Feta take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 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 Popular Savory Quiche with Spinach and Feta?
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 large eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Popular Savory Quiche with Spinach and Feta?
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 Popular Savory Quiche with Spinach and Feta 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.
What goes well with Popular Savory Quiche with Spinach and Feta?
French vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
