Healthy Recipes Main Dishes Healthy Quiche Recipes Crustless Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche 5.0 (5) 4 Reviews Let this weekend-worthy quiche elevate your next brunch spread. You’ll love how easy it is to pull together without the fuss of baking and filling a crust. We love the convenience of prewashed baby spinach, but any dark leafy green, from kale to Swiss chard, can work well in its place. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 1, 2024 Tested by Amanda Stanfield Tested by Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Make this Crustless Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche the next time you have company over for brunch. The quiche is studded with creamy, tangy goat cheese and a mix of sautéed spinach and leeks for a deliciously savory bite. Pair a slice of this easy quiche with fruit salad or toast for a crowd-pleasing spread. The best part of this quiche is how versatile it is. Keep reading to get our tips for ingredient swaps and learn more about the health benefits of crustless spinach quiche, from the antioxidant-rich spinach to the prebiotic-friendly leeks. Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! Clean your leeks after you slice them to ensure that all the grit and dirt is gone. Place them in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Shake off excess water—but no need to pat them dry. The residual water will help them steam more evenly when they cook.Get creative with the filling in this quiche! Swap out the spinach for baby kale, or replace the goat cheese with feta. You can also use white miso in place of the Dijon mustard. Nutrition Notes Spinach is loaded with nutrients like vitamin K and fiber. The vitamin K helps maintain bone density and strength, while the fiber is a key nutrient for digestive health. Spinach also contains potassium, magnesium and folate, all of which help support heart health by regulating blood pressure, improving blood flow and reducing risk of heart disease. Leeks contain fructans, which are prebiotic fibers. Prebiotics help support overall gut health, as our body does not digest these fibers but instead turns them into food that the bacteria in our digestive tract need to thrive. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium leek, trimmed and thinly sliced into half-moons (about 1 cup) 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups) 6 large eggs 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish 1/3 cup coarsely crumbled goat cheese Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat. Add leek; cook, stirring often, until softened and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the prepared pie pan. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Whisk eggs, milk, half-and-half, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour over the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until set and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional pepper, if desired. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel EatingWell.com, August 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 189 Calories 14g Fat 7g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 slice Calories 189 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 2g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 14g 17% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 196mg 65% Vitamin A 325µg Vitamin C 13mg 15% Vitamin D 1µg Vitamin E 2mg 15% Folate 109µg Vitamin K 196µg Sodium 329mg 14% Calcium 124mg 10% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 48mg 11% Potassium 359mg 8% Zinc 1mg 10% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines