Spinach and Feta Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Nowadays, many people are turning to a healthier lifestyle. Therefore, your kitchen is the perfect place to start, when you want to burst into foods abundant in flavor and nutrients. Additionally, homemade recipes are ideal for various eating styles, especially in the event of health and wellness. This spinach quiche made in a sweet potato crust is a gluten-free alternative to reap all their health benefits.

Instead of the traditional crust style of white flour, you can now use sweet potatoes and get additional fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Moreover, the fiber and antioxidants in sweet potatoes improve eye health, strengthen immunity, promote gut health, improve brain function, and have cancer-fighting properties.

Here is the recipe of spinach and feta quiche with sweet potato crust:

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 bag fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup onions, sliced
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Crust

At first, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray or avocado oil. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into ⅛ inch pieces. Layer the sweet potatoes around the edges and coat them with cooking spray. Bake in the oven at 350F for 20 minutes, then place the pan on a wire rack.

Filling

Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onions for 3 minutes. Then add the spinach and sauté for 3 more minutes. Then remove the onions and spinach from heat and let them cool down.

In a large bowl mix the milk, salt, pepper, eggs, and egg whites. Now add the spinach mixture in the crust, pour the egg mixture over. Then, sprinkle over top with feta cheese. Lastly, bake everything for half an hour. Let the quiche stand for 5 minutes, cut it into 8 wedges, and enjoy.

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