Shrimp & Spinach Quiche

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This healthy quiche recipe is perfect for entertaining--the quiche can be made ahead and is just as flavorful served warm or at room temperature. Filled with shrimp, spinach, oregano, caramelized onions and feta cheese, this healthy quiche with a whole-grain crust is perfect for breakfast or brunch, or served with a light salad for lunch.

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Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white whole-wheat flour

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons cold butter

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cups diced onions

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 cup finely chopped spinach

  • ¾ cup chopped cooked shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 large egg whites

  • ¾ cup low-fat milk

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. To prepare crust: Whisk whole-wheat flour and all-purpose flour with salt in a medium bowl. Cut butter into small pieces; using your fingers, quickly rub the butter into the dry ingredients until smaller but still visible.

  2. Add sour cream and oil; toss with a fork to combine with the dry ingredients. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture. Toss with a fork until evenly moist; if the mixture seems dry, add up to 1 more tablespoon water. Knead the dough in the bowl a few times--the mixture may still be a little crumbly--then firmly press into a disk. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  3. To prepare filling & bake quiche: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.

  4. Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add water, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and very soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while you roll out the crust.

  5. Place the dough on a sheet of parchment or wax paper and roll into a 12- to 13-inch circle, dusting the top with a little flour, as needed. (If chilled more than 1 hour, let the dough stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before rolling.) Place the prepared pie pan upside down in the center of the dough. Holding one hand on top of the pan and the other hand underneath the paper, flip pan and dough over so the dough is lining the pan. Remove the paper and patch any tears in the dough. Trim the crust so it evenly overhangs the edge by about 1 inch, then tuck the edges under at the rim and crimp with your fingers or a fork.

  6. Spread the caramelized onions in the bottom of the crust. Layer spinach and shrimp on top of the onions and sprinkle with oregano. Top with cheese. Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, sour cream, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture into the crust.

  7. Bake the quiche until puffed and firm when touched in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. To serve, cut into 8 pieces.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate caramelized onions (Step 4) for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
14g Fat
23g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 28%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Vitamin A 804IU 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 68mcg 17%
Sodium 357mg 16%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Potassium 263mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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