Spinach and Red Chard Quiche Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Spinach and Red Chard Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked 9 inch pie crust

½ pound spinach

rinsed and chopped

½ pound red Swiss chard

rinsed and chopped

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 onion

diced

3 cloves garlic

minced

¼ teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

8 small oyster mushrooms

chopped

2 teaspoons capers

1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu

cubed

¼ cup skim milk

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 pinch ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground cardamom

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Spinach Mushroom Quiche with Tarragon

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake pie crust until lightly browned. Meanwhile place spinach and Swiss chard in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water and cover. Lightly cook about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute onions and garlic. When onions become transparent add spinach and chard. Stir in curry powder parsley salt and pepper. Saute until spinach and chard reduce then add mushrooms and capers. Stir and remove from heat.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor combine tofu milk nutmeg cinnamon cardamom and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth and creamy. Pour over vegetables and mix well. Transfer mixture to the pie crust.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle top with Cheddar cheese. Bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Red Chard Quiche Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 441.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.5g 47%

Carbohydrates: 28.7g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 27.7g 43%

Saturated Fat: 8.5g 42%

Cholesterol: 20.9mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 6001.4IU 120%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.4mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 18.1mg 30%

Folate: 122.7mcg 31%

Calcium: 760.3mg 76%

Iron: 5.8mg 32%

Magnesium: 135.2mg 48%

Potassium: 861.7mg 24%

Sodium: 815.7mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 249

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.