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Vegetarian Pumpkin Goat Cheese Quiche recipe

Vegetarian Pumpkin Goat Cheese Quiche Recipe

268kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
Vegetarian Pumpkin Goat Cheese Quiche recipe offers a flavor combination that is simply irresistible.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine French

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-made pie crust 9 inches
  • 2 cups roasted pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium-sized)
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the ready-made pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and press it firmly against the bottom and sides.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted pumpkin puree, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped spinach.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the pumpkin, cheese, and spinach mixture. Stir well to combine.
  6. Carefully pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  7. Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  8. Once cooked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories268kcalCarbohydrates18gProtein7gFat19gSaturated Fat0gCholesterol95mgSodium436mgPotassium267mgFiber2gSugar6g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Roasting Pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin into smaller chunks before roasting to reduce cooking time and ensure even roasting.
Crust Pre-baking: Pre-bake the pie crust for a few minutes before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Filling Consistency: Ensure the pumpkin puree is well-drained and not overly watery to prevent the filling from being too moist.
Goat Cheese: Crumble the goat cheese evenly over the filling to ensure each slice has a good distribution of cheese.
Allow Cooling: Let the quiche cool for a few minutes after baking to allow it to set properly before slicing.

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