California Quiche

Brighten up your brunch table with this flavorful California Quiche, a sunshine-filled twist on a classic dish! Made with a buttery pie crust and a creamy egg mixture, this quiche is bursting with fresh and savory ingredients inspired by the Golden State. Chopped spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, creamy avocado, and melted Monterey Jack cheese are layered to perfection, while green onions add a crisp, vibrant finish. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, each bite balances rich flavors with wholesome goodness. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner, this easy-to-make quiche comes together with just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in 45 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that celebrates California's bounty.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought or homemade Pie crust
• 5 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 cups, fresh and chopped Spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup, chopped Sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 large, diced Avocado
• 1 cup, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 stalks, sliced thin Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a store-bought pie crust, ensure it's defrosted. Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly against the sides, and trim any overhang.

Step 2

In a medium-sized skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.

Step 4

Layer the ingredients evenly in the prepared pie crust: start with the wilted spinach, then add sun-dried tomatoes, diced avocado, and half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring it spreads evenly across the pie crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese on top and garnish with sliced green onions.

Step 7

Place the quiche on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 8

Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your California-inspired quiche!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1202.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2381.3

Total Fat 182.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 1192.6mg	0%
Sodium 4477.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 85.6g	0%

Vitamin D 205IU	0%
Calcium 1500.7mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 3247.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.2%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 18.8%