Spinach and sweet pepper quiche

6 servings

90 minutes

Quiche with spinach and sweet pepper is a refined dish of French cuisine, originating from the Lorraine region. This open pie combines a delicate, crumbly shortcrust base with a tender filling rich in the flavors of spinach, sweet pepper, and melted cheese. The egg-sour cream filling adds a creamy texture, while the baked cheese provides an appetizing golden crust. Quiche is perfect for both festive dinners and cozy home breakfasts. It can be served hot or cold, enjoying the subtle balance of fresh vegetables and rich creamy taste. The light aroma of leek and sweet notes of pepper make this quiche a true gastronomic find that will adorn any table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 493
• Proteins: 18.7g
• Fats: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 37.8g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Hard cheese: 200 g
• Frozen spinach: 100 g
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Leek: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cold butter into cubes, add a pinch of salt, flour and quickly rub everything with your hands until crumbs form. Beat in 1 egg and add 2 tbsp of ice water. Knead the dough, wrap it in film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

2. Drain the spinach in a colander, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Cut the white part of the leek, wash it, and slice it into rounds. Rinse the pepper, remove the core and seeds, and slice it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen spinach: 100 g
   • Leek: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece

3. Heat butter in a pan, sauté leeks until soft. Add spinach and simmer for a couple of minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Leek: 1 piece
   • Frozen spinach: 100 g

4. Beat 3 eggs with sour cream and add salt. Grate the cheese. Add spinach, onion, half of the cheese, and pepper to the egg mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Hard cheese: 200 g
   • Frozen spinach: 100 g
   • Leek: 1 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece

5. Take the dough out of the fridge, roll it out and place it in a mold. Prick with a fork and bake at 180°C for 10 minutes. Then pour the egg-vegetable mixture into the mold, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Hard cheese: 200 g
   • Frozen spinach: 100 g
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste