Name: Spinach & Mushroom Mascarpone Quiche [vegetarian]
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 250 g spinach; 150 g chestnut mushrooms; 250 g mascarpone; 1 puff pastry; 1 onion - finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves - crushed; 2 organic eggs; 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 6 Tbsp milk; 80 g extra mature cheddar cheese; olive oil; salt & pepper

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Spinach & Mushroom Mascarpone Quiche [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

The rich and creamy base of this Spinach & Mushroom Mascarpone Quiche makes the perfect contrast with the vegetable filling.

A quick and fuss-free recipe to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Serve with a crunchy green salad.

Spinach & Mushroom Mascarpone Quiche [vegetarian]

A delicious rich and creamy Spinach & Mushroom Mascarpone Quiche.

4.5 from 4 votes

DieTARY CHOICENut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Tarts, Pies & Quiches

Cuisine French

Servings people

Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

loose bottomed tart tin
Frying pan
mixing bowl

Ingredients

250 g spinach
150 g chestnut mushrooms
250 g mascarpone
1 puff pastry
1 onion – finely chopped
3 garlic cloves – crushed
2 organic eggs
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
6 Tbsp milk
80 g extra mature cheddar cheese
olive oil
salt & pepper

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to Fan 180°C 200°C / 350°F / Gas 4.
Roll out the puff pastry to fit a rectangular tart tin. Approximatively 31 x 21 x 2 cm (12 x 4.75 x 0.75 inch). Prick the pastry all over with a fork.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic. Fry gently until soft.
Add the roughly chopped spinach and sliced mushrooms. Cook until the spinach is wilted and any liquid has evaporated. Season to taste.
In a separate bowl mix together the mascarpone, milk, eggs and cheddar cheese. Season to taste with nutmeg, a bit of salt and pepper.
Spread the drained vegetables on top of the puff pastry.
Pour the mascarpone mixture evenly on top of the vegetables.
Cook in the oven for around 20-25mins until top is golden.
Let the quiche cool down for 10 mins before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4595IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 3mg

Keyword mushroom, quiche, Spinach

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