Spinach quiche with kasha crust - house beautiful

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Butter
½ cup Kasha
4 cups Chopped fresh spinach
3 Eggs
cup Heavy cream, not ultra-pasteurized
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup Grated Gruyere or cheddar cheese

Directions

Butter an 8 inch pie pan with 1 T butter and liberally coat the bottom and sides with kasha, leaving leftover kasha on the bottom of the pan.

In a skillet over medium heat, cook spinach in remaining T of butter until just wilted and set aside.

In a bowl beat together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir spinach into egg mixture, pour into pie pan and top with cheese. Bake quiche in a preheated 375'F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until set.

If a very crisp crust is desired, set pan on top of stove over a low burner for a few minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

House Beautiful/February/94 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG

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