SPINACH AND PARMESAN PIE (2 CRUST QUICHE)

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Good brunch item. Lovely with a salad and white wine. I've made in a spring form pan for extra impact.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Spinach

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pre made pie crusts
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped pancetta or 1/4 cup bacon
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 lbs spinach, rinsed, blanched, and finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Lightly grease pie pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the pancetta and cook until just crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, mix well, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the egg and cheese, and mix well.
  • Let cool.
  • Roll out 1 pie crust and fit in bottom of pie plate.
  • Fill with the cooled spinach mixture.
  • Top with remaining crust.
  • With a sharp knife, cut slits into the top crust and brush with the melted butter.
  • Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is set, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with aged balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 807.8, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.8

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