Silverbeet Swiss Chard or Spinach Leek Garlic Quiche

Transform your brunch table with the irresistible flavors of this Silverbeet Swiss Chard or Spinach Leek Garlic Quiche. This savory quiche features a perfectly flaky pastry crust filled with a creamy, rich custard packed with tender silverbeet (or spinach), sweet leeks, and fragrant garlic, all elevated by a touch of nutmeg and melted Gruyère or cheddar cheese. Blind baking the crust ensures a crisp base, while the combination of heavy cream and milk creates the silkiest texture in every bite. Perfect for a weekend brunch, a light lunch, or even a dinner centerpiece, this quiche is both versatile and satisfying. Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp green salad for a complete meal that's sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 200 grams Silverbeet (Swiss chard) or fresh spinach
• 2 medium Leeks (white and light green parts only)
• 3 units Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 units Eggs
• 200 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 milliliters Milk
• 100 grams Grated cheese (Gruyère, Cheddar, or Parmesan)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) tart or quiche pan.

Step 2

Roll out the pastry dough and fit it into the prepared pan, trimming any excess. Prick the base lightly with a fork and refrigerate for 10 minutes to chill.

Step 3

Blind bake the pastry: Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with baking weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper, and bake for another 5 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Rinse and dry the silverbeet (Swiss chard) or spinach. If using silverbeet, remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves. For spinach, simply chop if needed.

Step 5

Slice the leeks into thin rounds and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 7

Stir in the silverbeet (or spinach) and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 8

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).

Step 9

Spread the cooked vegetable mixture evenly over the cooled pastry base.

Step 10

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, ensuring it fills the crust evenly.

Step 11

Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden.

Step 12

Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2733.2

Total Fat 209.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1177.3mg	0%
Sodium 3595.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 71.4g	0%

Vitamin D 215.4IU	0%
Calcium 1194.0mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1816.7mg	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: 70.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 19.3%