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Leek, Spinach & Feta Cheese Quiche

A savory quiche recipe for breakfast during the holidays and for easy holiday cooking.

Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Author Sylvia Klinger DBA, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1 cup onion leeks chopped
  • 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese shredded
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 4 eggs or 1 cup egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon MSG umami seasoning
  • 1 cup skim milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt butter and cook onions for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.
  3. In a greased pie pan, layer onions, cheese, and spinach. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix eggs, umami seasoning, and milk until well blended. Pour over vegetable/cheese mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  5. NOTE: You may use a pie crust, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Lesley Edwards.