SPINACH PUMPKIN SWIRL QUICHE

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A truly unique looking and tasty pie! Requires some effort but is well worth it for that special occasion. If preferred, use one small pumpkin instead of butternut squash.

Provided by Suzy

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sweet potato, squash, and carrots. Pour in enough water to cover vegetables. Cook over low heat until very tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and mash. Allow to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 inch pie pan.
  • To mashed squash mixture, add 2 eggs, butter or margarine, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, brown sugar, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Puree mixture in blender or food processor.
  • In food processor or blender, combine spinach, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and half and half. Puree until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. If mixture is still liquidy, add more bread crumbs. Pour spinach mixture into pie pan, flattening with a spoon.
  • Gently pour squash mixture on top of spinach layer. Flatten partially with a spoon, but leave a few waves. Do not spread squash mixture all the way to edges of pan; allow spinach mixture to 'peek' through edges. Using a spoon, gently stir the two mixtures to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 106.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 439.8 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Dilmith Akash
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This quiche is perfect for a fall brunch. The flavors of spinach, pumpkin, and cheese are all perfectly balanced.


John Kevwe
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy quiche. I love the combination of spinach and pumpkin. It's a great way to get your veggies in!


Bright Gbedeka
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The picture of this quiche looks amazing, but I was disappointed with the actual results. The crust was tough and the filling was watery.


Desarae Bohlen
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This quiche was easy to make and it turned out pretty good. I think next time I would add some more spices to the filling to give it more flavor.


Amjed Ali
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Overall, I thought this quiche was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Zohaib Abbasi
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I found this quiche to be a bit too dry. I think I would add more milk or cream to the filling next time.


Kamran Durrani
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my quiche didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


Md.Habibur Rahman
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This quiche is a great way to use up leftover spinach and pumpkin. It's also a great vegetarian option for breakfast or brunch.


Logan Kellett
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Solid quiche!


Md pappu khan Bulet
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I'm not usually a fan of quiche, but this one was really good! The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of pumpkin.


Md abir Hossain
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This quiche was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the way the spinach and pumpkin swirled together. It was the perfect combination of flavors.


nika _
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I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Naseeb Khanjan
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This quiche was amazing! The combination of spinach, pumpkin, and cheese was perfect. It was so easy to make, and it turned out so beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.