Mediterranean Quiche with Potato Crust (GF/DF)

Slices of gluten-free dairy-free potato crust quiche on plates and in a pie pan

Brunch is saved! We love quiche, however typically the thought of creating a pie crust appears too daunting within the morning. Potatoes to the rescue! This EASY quiche makes use of a crispy shredded potato crust.

Recent veggies and kalamata olives deliver Mediterranean-inspired flavors that brighten up this usually heavy dish. Let’s make quiche!

Spinach, potatoes, bell peppers, olive oil, onion, olives, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, dairy-free milk, and eggs

How one can Make a Quiche With Potato Crust

A potato crust quiche requires…shredded potatoes! We choose Yukon gold as a result of they maintain their colour higher than russet, which grey rapidly. After squeezing out the surplus liquid from the potatoes, we mix them with olive oil, salt, and pepper earlier than urgent evenly right into a pie pan.

Pressing a potato crust into a pie pan

Whereas the crust bakes, we chop bell peppers and purple onion and toss them with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then the seasoned veggies be a part of the oven occasion till they’re tender with caramelized edges.

Roasted veggies with Italian spices on a baking sheet

Subsequent, it’s meeting time! A combination of eggs and dairy-free milk combines with the roasted veggies plus some chopped child spinach and (elective however extremely advisable) kalamata olives for saltiness. The vibrant, veggie-packed filling goes into the crust and the quiche will get one remaining bake!

Hands hold a dish of unbaked mediterranean quiche

After baking, solely 10 minutes of cooling time stand between you and this beautiful quiche. It additionally retains fantastically for as much as 3 days and might be loved chilly or reheated. Speak about meal prep GOALS!

Mediterranean quiche with bell peppers, onion, spinach, olives, and a potato crust

We are able to’t wait so that you can do that potato crust quiche! It’s:

Vibrant
Savory
Satisfying
Nourishing
Gluten-/dairy-free
& SO scrumptious!

It’s appropriate for any meal of the day however is particularly pretty as a part of a brunch unfold. Pairing concepts? Attempt our Finest-Ever Vegan Breakfast Potatoes, Tremendous-Powered Orange Juice, and 5-Minute Inexperienced Salad with No-Combine Tahini Dressing.

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Holding up a slice of Mediterranean potato crust quiche

Prep Time 15 minutes

Prepare dinner Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Whole Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings 8 (Slices)

Course Brunch

Delicacies Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Freezer Pleasant No

Does it preserve? 3 Days

POTATO CRUST

  • 3 cups shredded gold potatoes*
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp every sea salt and black pepper

VEGETABLE FILLING

  • 2 cups chopped bell pepper, minimize into 1/2-inch squares (1 bell pepper yields ~2 cups or 240 g)
  • 1/2 massive purple onion, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 onion yields ~1 cup or 125 g)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (elective)
  • 1/4 tsp every sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup loosely packed chopped child spinach
  • 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives (elective)

EGG CUSTARD

  • 6 massive eggs (natural, pasture-raised when doable)
  • 2/3 cup plain unsweetened dairy-free milk (we advocate a thicker milk, like Forager Cashew Milk or home made // or complete milk if not dairy-free)
  • 1/4 tsp every sea salt and black pepper
  • CRUST: Preheat oven to 425 levels F (218 C) and evenly spritz a normal 9-inch pie pan (as unique recipe is written // regulate if altering batch dimension) with non-stick spray.

  • Grate potatoes and measure out 3 cups (quantity as unique recipe is written // regulate if altering batch dimension). Then switch to a clear towel and firmly squeeze out extra moisture. Add to pie dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then use fingers to press into the pan and up the edges to type a fair layer.

  • Bake for 25-Half-hour or till evenly golden brown throughout. Among the edges might get somewhat crisp — that’s okay. Put aside.

  • VEGETABLES: Chop the bell pepper and purple onion. Add them to a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder (elective), and salt and pepper. Toss nicely to coat. Bake on a separate rack from the crust for 20 minutes, till tender and golden brown. Put aside.

  • Decrease oven warmth to 350 levels F (176 C).

  • EGGS: To a medium mixing bowl, add eggs, dairy-free milk, and salt and pepper. Whisk nicely to mix. Stir within the chopped spinach and olives. Add the barely cooled roasted bell peppers and onions and provides it stir till the whole lot is evenly distributed. Place the filling into the baked potato crust and bake for 35-40 minutes till the middle is about with a really minor jiggle.

  • Let cool for 10 minutes earlier than reducing and serving. Quiche might be saved within the fridge for as much as 3 days. Slices are nice when reheated at 350 levels F (176 C) for quarter-hour. Not freezer-friendly.

*We haven’t examined with frozen shredded potatoes / hash browns, however it would possibly work! Tell us within the feedback if you happen to attempt it.
*Vitamin data is a tough estimate calculated with out elective substances.
*Tailored from our Easy Tofu Quiche.

Serving: 1 slice Energy: 194 Carbohydrates: 17.1 g Protein: 6.9 g Fats: 11.3 g Saturated Fats: 2.3 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 1.4 g Monounsaturated Fats: 6.5 g Trans Fats: 0 g Ldl cholesterol: 140 mg Sodium: 286 mg Potassium: 528 mg Fiber: 2.4 g Sugar: 3.6 g Vitamin A: 445 IU Vitamin C: 56 mg Calcium: 39 mg Iron: 1.4 mg