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Vegetarian Spinach Potato Quiche Recipe

August 16, 2016 By Joe Boyle 7 Comments

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Last Updated on December 19, 2024

“Vegetarian spinach potato quiche is something that needs to be eaten on a regular basis! This recipe is some really good eats, one that Amy made for us back in June when we got to Minnesota for the summer.

"Vegetarian Spinach Potato Quiche"

If you are already proficient at making a nice flaky pie crust, you’ve got this recipe nailed.  The crust is the hardest part to this and Amy has always been the flaky crust champion of our household.  

I tried to describe how she makes it so good, in the instructions below.  Keeping the dough dry but still malleable is the key to flaky crust.  The resting time in the refrigerator helps too.

In this recipe though…the flavors are so good. It’s amazing how a few ingredients can taste like this.

Potatoes in a pie plate .

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  • Ingredients to Have on Hand
  • How to Make the Crust
  • Assembling the Potato Spinach Quiche
  • Vegetarian Spinach Potato Quiche

Ingredients to Have on Hand

You’ll need these ingredients for the crust: All-purpose flour, very cold butter, salt, sugar, and ice-cold water. 

Then for the quiche filling:

  • 2 or 3 small red potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 5 oz. fresh baby spinach
  • olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • salt
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 to 1 1/2 oz.

Wilted spinach in a pie crust.

How to Make the Crust

For the crust, place all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Cut the cold butter into pats and add to the flour. Use a pastry cutter to break down the butter into pea-sized pieces.

Add 4 tablespoons of ice-cold water and use a fork to mix this together. Grab some of the dough and squeeze it in your fist. This should just barely hold together. If it is still too dry and falls apart, add another teaspoon of ice water and mix that in. The dough should just be wet enough to kind of hold together when squeezed.

Lay the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a large hockey puck, then completely cover with the plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

This will allow the moisture from the water to fully soak into the flour. Take the dough out of the refrigerator and allow about 10 minutes to slightly warm up before rolling it into the finished crust.

When rolling the dough, toss some flour onto the work surface and also a little on the top of the dough. Just enough so that it doesn’t stick to the surface and your rolling pin. Roll to the desired diameter.

Making pie crust could be an all-day seminar with all the different techniques and ingredients. Here is Lauren from Tastes Better From Scratch and “How she makes her pie crust.” 

I prefer to make pie crust in a food processor. Place the dry ingredients into the food processor then add the cold butter. Pulse 3 or 4 times so the butter starts to break down into small chunks. Stop pulsing before the butter gets to pea-size. Then add the 4 tablespoons of ice water and pulse a few more times to incorporate the liquid.

Take the top off the processor and check the dough by squeezing some in your hand. Again, add a bit more water if it is too dry. When finished, proceed to wrap it in plastic wrap.

Egg mixture poured in the pie crust.

Assembling the Potato Spinach Quiche

Preheat your oven to 400° because you are about to bake your potato spinach quiche.

In a large skillet on medium heat add the olive oil, minced garlic, and spinach. Toss the spinach with tongs to wilt. This should take 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove it from the heat.

Place the potato slices onto a large microwave-safe plate and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened. Let the potatoes cool and move them around a bit so they don’t all stick together. The starch in the potatoes tends to glue them together when warmed. The potatoes will be layered into the crust so it might not be a big problem.

Pro Tip: To get rid of some of the starch from the potatoes, soak the slices in water and swish them around. In a couple of minutes, the potatoes will give off much of their starchiness. Remove them from the water and pat them dry with paper towels then proceed to microwave them.

Layer the potato slices on the bottom of the crust and they should be 2 or 3 slices deep. If you would like, you could shave some parmesan cheese over the potatoes for a nice salty parmesan crunch. Then, add the wilted spinach.

Mix the eggs, salt, and grated parmesan in a bowl, then pour it into the pie crust to cover the spinach. You can finish by microplanning a bit more cheese on the top. 

Place the potato quiche into the oven for 40 to 50 minutes until browned and the eggs are set. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into the quiche.

"Vegetarian Spinach Potato Quiche"

The ingredients in the recipe card are for one quiche, but I made two.  Might as well since it is so good as leftovers.  Cut off a slice and have it for breakfast or lunch.  Just reheat it in the microwave.

"Vegetarian Spinach Potato Quiche"

When Amy made this vegetarian quiche for us the first time, I wasn’t so sure I’d like potatoes in a quiche, but it is really good.  Give this tasty vegetarian spinach potato quiche a try…I’m sure you will love it!

Here are a few more tasty recipes to try:

  • Orzo and Chicken Casserole
  • Italian Vegetable Quiche
  • Breakfast Hash with Bacon and Salami Recipe
  • Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
A quiche made with potatoes, spinach, and parmesan cheese.

Vegetarian Spinach Potato Quiche

Great tasting quiche that is easy to make.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Main dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato quiche, spinach potato quiche
Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Joe Boyle

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 8 tbsp butter , cold
  • 4 to 5 tbsp ice water

Quiche filling

  • 2 small to medium red potatoes , thinly sliced
  • 5 oz . fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lg garlic cloves , minced
  • 4 lg. eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 oz. coarse grated and/or shaved Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

Crust

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar
  • Slice cold butter into thin pieces and add to the flour
  • Use a pastry cutter to break down the butter and incorporate it into the flour, until approximately pea size bits are formed.
  • Add 4 tbsp ice cold water and use a fork to blend and moisten the flour, being careful to not breakdown the butter pieces.
  • Grab a small handful of the dough and squeeze together. The dough should just barely hold together.
  • Add additional water 1 or 2 tsp at a time if too dry.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 mins while preparing the rest of the ingredients..
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a floured surface until large enough to fit a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Place the dough in the pie plate and crimp the edges

Quiche filling

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large skillet, on medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, and spinach; stir the spinach until it's wilted, 3 to 4 mins.
  • Place potato slices on a large, microwave safe plate and microwave 2 to 3 minutes, until the slices are softened, then let cool slightly.
  • Arrange a layer of potato slices in the crust, followed by the wilted spinach.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix the eggs, milk and salt, then pour over the spinach and potatoes in the crust.
  • Add a layer of grated Parmesan cheese. (Amy says that you can put some cheese on the potatoes too, and that shaved cheese is a nice flavor treat when bitten into).
  • Place in oven, 40 to 50 mins until nicely browned and the eggs are set.
  • Let cool 10 mins then slice and serve.

Notes

  1. The potato slices will stick together because of the starch they contain. Just carefully try to keep them apart after they are microwaved.
  2. Once the potato slices are placed in the crust, you can add some shaved parmesan cheese for a further burst of flavor.
  3. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They are easily reheated in a microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal

This recipe post has been updated on December 16, 2021.

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Comments

  1. Rose

    May 30, 2023 at 11:28 am

    I make quiche often and can’t wait to try your recipe. Have you tried making this quiche without a crust?

    Reply
    • Joe

      May 30, 2023 at 11:54 am

      Hi Rose,

      I have not made this one without a crust. It might not work too well with the potato slices on the bottom. If you try it this way, I would make sure that the potatoes are well coated with the egg mixture. You might have to add some of the egg, then layer the potatoes in the pan. I like quiche with no crust too. This quiche recipe, https://www.joeshealthymeals.com/italian-vegetable-quiche/, works well without a crust.

      Good luck. Give this a try and let me know if it works. Thanks for asking.

      Joe

      Reply
  2. Sabrina

    April 4, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves quiche so I’m always looking for new simple delicious recipes and this one did not disappoint! It was so easy to make & packed with amazing flavour. Thanks for this, its a keeper!

    Reply
    • Joe

      April 4, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Hi Sabrina,

      Thank you for the nice comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

      Joe

      Reply
  3. Frauke

    April 5, 2018 at 2:18 am

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious. Can I make it in advance, or does this need to be served right after baking?

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    • Joe

      April 5, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Frauke. Well, I’m not sure about reheating the whole thing, the eggs might get watery. It reheats well enough as individual pieces in the microwave. It could probably be served at room temp instead of hot, and you might do better with that. To do the dish in advance, I make each part ahead of time; freeze the uncovered crust in the pie plate, then, take it out of the freezer and cover well and put back into the freezer. Cook the veggies ahead and mix the eggs ahead, then keep covered in the frig. Then you just put the veggies and eggs in the frozen crust and bake it as written when it’s time to serve.

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  4. MaryJo

    August 16, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is a wonderful recipe. This quiche was made with eggs from Amy’s backyard chickens and we had it with a salad of greens from her garden–all of it was oh, so delicious!

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