Description
This sweet potato quiche is a delightful blend of tender sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and creamy gruyère cheese, perfect for brunch or dinner gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pie crust or puff pastry sheet
- ¾ cup full-fat milk
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, optional
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
Instructions
- Cook the diced sweet potatoes in olive oil until tender, about 15 minutes. Steam and transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté spinach in the same skillet until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the pie crust in a greased pie dish.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, and dried herbs.
- Layer cooked sweet potatoes and spinach in the crust, sprinkle gruyère cheese, and pour the egg mixture over.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is set. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
You can store leftover quiche in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For a richer flavor, consider brushing the crust edges with a beaten egg before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
