{"id":15145,"date":"2017-01-31T10:12:55","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T08:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nataliel8.sg-host.com\/?p=15145\/"},"modified":"2022-01-15T10:39:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T08:39:47","slug":"spinach-quiche-with-feta-cheese-and-almond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lilcookie.com\/spinach-quiche-with-feta-cheese-and-almond\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach Quiche with Feta Cheese and Almond"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Quiche is one of the best dishes to serve in a dinner party or brunch. It&#8217;s very easy to make and so versatile \u2013 you can use just about any vegetable or cheese you want and get a different kind of dish each and every time.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">This spinach quiche combines spinach, feta cheese and almond and is so fragrant and super delicious. Serve it with a little fresh green salad \u2013 and it&#8217;s a great dinner or quick lunch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15147\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15147\" class=\"wp-image-15147\" title=\"Spinach Quiche with Feta Cheese and Almond\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lilcookie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/spinach_feta_and_almond_quiche-s.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach Quiche with Feta Cheese and Almond\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Natalie Levin<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6091382327871787\" data-ad-slot=\"7832461759\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--WPRM Recipe 21175--><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Spinach Quiche with Feta Cheese and Almond<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n<h4>For short crust pastry:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>175 grams (1 1\/4 cups) flour<\/li>\n<li>100 grams (1\/2 cup) cold butter (cut into cubes)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp. fine salt<\/li>\n<li>2-3 tbsp. cold water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>For spinach and feta filling:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tbsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 onions (sliced)<\/li>\n<li>2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)<\/li>\n<li>500 grams frozen spinach (thawed)<\/li>\n<li>1 large leek stalk (finely sliced)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4-1\/2 tsp. fine salt (add to taste)<\/li>\n<li>Ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>A little grated nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>200 grams feta cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>For royal sauce:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>200 grams (1 cup) natural yogurt 3% fat<\/li>\n<li>45 ml. (3 tbsp.) sour cream<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>Some salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Ground black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>30 grams (3 tbsp.) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>Sliced almonds for decoration<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li>Short crust pastry: in a food processor with a steel blade put flour, butter and salt and blend until mixture is crumbly.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually add water and continue to process just until large clumps of dough are formed.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the dough chunks on a lightly floured work surface and bring together. Make into a disc-shape, cover and refrigerate for an hour.<\/li>\n<li>Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 3-4 mm thick and line the pan. It is important to create a right angle between the sides and the base of the crust, which will ensure the edges remain high when baking.<\/li>\n<li>Using a fork create holes in the crust. Freeze the crust for about an hour.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat oven to 170c degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Blind baking: put a sheet of heat-resistant plastic wrap or baking paper on the frozen crust and fill with dry beans or special weights for baking.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for about 12-14 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the weights and the plastic wrap and continue to bake the crust for about 4-5 minutes or until it is lightly golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Cool at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Spinach and feta filling: in a large skillet heat olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Add onion and garlic and fry over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent and garlic is soft.<\/li>\n<li>Add spinach and leeks and fry all together, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften a little.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Cool slightly at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Royal sauce: in a small bowl put yogurt, cream, eggs, salt, pepper and flour and beat into a smooth mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the vegetable mixture onto the half-baked crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with crushed feta cheese on top and pour the royal sauce gently.<\/li>\n<li>Generously sprinkle almonds on top.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden and set.<\/li>\n<li>Cool slightly and serve at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">It is recommended to warm slightly before serving.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Keep the quiche in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Instead of almonds you can use pine nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--End WPRM Recipe--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15146\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15146\" class=\"wp-image-15146\" title=\"Spinach Quiche with Feta Cheese and Almond\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lilcookie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/spinach_feta_and_almond_quiche2-s.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach Quiche with Feta Cheese and Almond\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Natalie Levin<\/p><\/div>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quiche is one of the best dishes to serve in a dinner party or brunch. 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