Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
2 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
Step 2: While the pumpkin roasts, lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, prick the bottom with a fork, and blind bake for 10 minutes using pie weights or dried beans.
Step 3: Sauté the minced garlic and spinach in a pan over medium heat until the spinach is completely wilted. Remove from heat and squeeze out any excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Step 5: Layer the roasted pumpkin, sautéed spinach, and crumbled feta cheese into the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust.
Step 6: Pour the egg mixture over the fillings and sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
Step 7: Bake the pumpkin and spinach quiche for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always ensure the spinach is very dry to prevent a soggy crust. You can substitute butternut squash for pumpkin if needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Savory Breakfasts
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: pumpkin and spinach quiche, savory quiche, brunch recipe, autumn breakfast, vegetarian quiche

