Light Spinach Quiche
- 1 teaspoon yeast, active dry
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water luckwarm
- 1 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup barley flour or whole wheat, or white flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces baby spinach rinsed
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 each yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme freshly chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, low-fat
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese low fat
- 3 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
- To make the crust:
- Add the yeast and sugar in the water, and stir to mix.
- Let sit until foamy, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix together the flours, salt, olive oil and egg in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
- Pour the activated yeast-water mixture into the flour mixture.
- Stir until well combined.
- Start to knead the mixture with the dough hook until the dough forms and becomes smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- You may need add a bit more flour or water to achieve the consistency.
- Turn the dough out, oil the bowl, then return the dough to the bowl.
- Let sit in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch dough down, and transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface or cutting board.
- Roll out into a 11-inch round, well butter or spray a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate, or quiche pan, and line it with the round crust.
- Put it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- To make the filling:
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet until hot.
- Add the onions, stirring often, and cook until soft and browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the spinach in bunches, and put the lid on to let the steam wilt the spinach.
- When all the spinach leaves are wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid, and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until most of the liquid has been evaporated.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme leaves, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Meanwhile add the eggs, milk and cheeses in a large bowl, whisk until well blended.
- Season with a bit more salt and black pepper.
- Add the onion-spinach mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Pour the filling evenly into the prepared tart pan with the crust.
- Smooth the top with a rubber spatular if needed.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until tart is set and the top starts to brown.
- Let cool for about 20 minutes on a wire rack.
- Slice into wedges.
- Serve warm.
- The quiche can be served as a main dish for 4 serving size, or appetizer or side dish for 8 serving.
yeast, sugar, water, eggs, olive oil, whole wheat flour, barley flour, salt, baby spinach, olive oil, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, eggs, milk, swiss cheese, parmesan
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/light-spinach-quiche-53304 (may not work)